| Christian Salem | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Salem playing for Melbourne in April 2018 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Christian Salem | ||
| Date of birth | 15 July 1995 | ||
| Original team(s) | Sandringham Dragons (TAC Cup)/Brighton Grammar | ||
| Draft | No. 9, 2013 national draft | ||
| Debut | Round 6, 2014, Melbourne vs. Sydney, at MCG | ||
| Height | 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Weight | 81 kg (179 lb) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Melbourne | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 2014– | Melbourne | 165 (26) | |
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of round 8, 2024. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Christian Salem (born 15 July 1995) is a professional Australian rules footballer playing for the Melbourne Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). A defender, 1.81 metres (5 ft 11 in) tall and weighing 81 kilograms (179 lb), Salem plays primarily as a half-back flanker, with the ability to push into the midfield and forward line. He was recognised as a talented footballer at a young age when he represented Victoria at under 12 level. He played top-level football early when he played in both the TAC Cup and AFL Under 18 Championships as a bottom-aged player. His achievements as a junior saw him selected with the ninth pick in the 2013 AFL draft by the Melbourne Football Club and he made his AFL debut during the 2014 season.