Last updated on May 30, 2026 at 8:25 AM
Monaco 
Ligue 1 Position
Defender
Height
191 cm
Weight
82 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
17 Apr 1999 - Ghana
Birth City
Accra
Ranking
7th
— Ligue 1
Statistics of M. Salisu — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
12
Starts
12
Minutes played
1080
Goals
1
Average rating
Cards
3
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
25
Interceptions
17
Fouls committed
17
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
816 - 87%
Duels won %
58% (68/118)
📊 General
Appearances
22
Starts
22
Minutes played
1956
Goals
1
Average rating
7.14/10
Cards
6
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
32
Interceptions
30
Fouls committed
27
Key passes
5
Passes - accuracy
1242 - 5%
Duels won %
61% (119/194)
Standings Ligue 1 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paris Saint Germain | 34 | 24 | 4 | 6 | 74 | 29 | +45 | 76 | LWWDW |
| 2 |  Lens | 34 | 22 | 4 | 8 | 66 | 35 | +31 | 70 | WLWDD |
| 3 |  Lille | 34 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 52 | 37 | +15 | 61 | LWDWD |
| 4 |  Lyon | 34 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 53 | 40 | +13 | 60 | LLWWW |
| 5 |  Marseille | 34 | 18 | 5 | 11 | 63 | 45 | +18 | 59 | WWLDL |
| 6 |  Rennes | 34 | 17 | 8 | 9 | 59 | 50 | +9 | 59 | LWLWW |
| 7 |  Monaco | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 60 | 54 | +6 | 54 | LLWDD |
| 8 |  Strasbourg | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 58 | 47 | +11 | 53 | WWDLW |
| 9 |  Lorient | 34 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 48 | 51 | -3 | 45 | LWDLW |
| 10 |  Toulouse | 33 | 12 | 8 | 13 | 47 | 46 | +1 | 44 | WWDLL |
| 11 |  Paris FC | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 47 | 50 | -3 | 44 | WLWLW |
| 12 |  Stade Brestois 29 | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 43 | 55 | -12 | 39 | DLLLD |
| 13 |  Angers | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 29 | 48 | -19 | 36 | DDLLD |
| 14 |  Le Havre | 34 | 7 | 14 | 13 | 32 | 44 | -12 | 35 | WLDDD |
| 15 |  Auxerre | 34 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 34 | 44 | -10 | 34 | WWWLD |
| 16 |  Nice | 34 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 37 | 60 | -23 | 32 | WDDLD |
| 17 |  Nantes | 33 | 5 | 8 | 20 | 29 | 52 | -23 | 23 | LWLLD |
| 18 |  Metz | 34 | 3 | 8 | 23 | 32 | 76 | -44 | 17 | DLLDL |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Monaco
J. Stawiecki
L. Hrádecký
P. Köhn
Y. Lienard
B. Kiwa
Caio Henrique
D. Zakaria
E. Dier
K. Ouattara
M. Salisu
T. Kehrer
Vanderson
W. Faes
A. Bamba
A. Golovin
C. Mawissa Elebi
I. Toure
J. Teze
K. Diatta
L. Camara
M. Coulibaly
P. Pogba
Pape Cabral
S. Idumbo-Muzambo
S. Nibombé
Ansu Fati
F. Balogun
M. Akliouche
M. Biereth
Paris Josua Brunner
S. Adingra
T. Minamino
Career of M. Salisu since 2018
2025/2026
Monaco
Monaco22Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Monaco
Monaco40Apps
4Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Monaco
Monaco13Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Southampton
Southampton29Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Southampton
Southampton37Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Southampton
Southampton15Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020
Valladolid
Valladolid32Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Valladolid
Valladolid2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Real Valladolid II
Real Valladolid II26Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
2025/2026Monaco
Monaco12Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Monaco
Monaco30Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2023/2024Monaco
Monaco12Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Southampton
Southampton22Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2021/2022Southampton
Southampton34Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2020/2021Southampton
Southampton12Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2019/2020Valladolid
Valladolid31Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Valladolid
Valladolid2Apps
-Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Real Valladolid II
Real Valladolid II26Apps
-Goals
-Assists
-Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
Southampton
→
Monaco
€ 15M
Southampton
Monaco
2020
Valladolid
→
Southampton
€ 12M
Valladolid
Southampton
HONOURS
Trophée des Champions
France
2025
2nd Place
Trofeo Joan Gamper
World
2024
Winner
Ligue 1
France
2023/2024
2nd Place
Emirates Cup
World
2023
2nd Place
BIOGRAPHY
A key member of Monaco's squad, M. Salisu has been an important figure in the Ligue 1 this season. Originally from Accra, Ghana, this Ghana international has steadily made his way to the top level. His profile as a defender is enhanced by his dimensions — 191 cm tall and 82 kg — ideal for the professional game. Quiet but decisive, he manages his position with an efficiency that rarely lets his side down. The move from Southampton to Monaco (€ 15M) in 2023 marked a pivotal moment in his professional development. His trophy cabinet includes Trofeo Joan Gamper among his major honours, evidence of a career built on collective success. As 2025/2026 unfolds, he continues to deliver performances that justify his place in Monaco's squad. M. Salisu continues to write his story in professional football, one performance at a time.