Gabriel Caliste became West Ham United's first full Mauritius international when he made his senior debut in an Intercontinental Cup tie with India in September 2024, three years after joining the Academy of Football in 2021.

A versatile, athletic, technically-gifted player who can operate in defence or midfield, Caliste marked his U18s debut with an assist in a 3-1 U18 Premier League South win at Leicester City in April 2023, aged 16.

The following season, 2023/24, saw Caliste make 19 U18 Premier League South appearances as the young Hammers finished second in the table. He also made his FA Youth Cup debut as a substitute in the third-round win over Southampton in December 2023.

In September 2024, Caliste made his international debut for Mauritius in a 0-0 draw against India in Hyderabad.

He would go on to sign his first professional contract with West Ham United in January 2025.

Caliste also helped the U18s win their first-ever Premier League Cup, scoring in the quarter-final against defending champions Manchester United and playing in the final at Reading.

After a handful of caps for Mauritius during the 2024/25 season, he made his competitive debut for the African island nation in CAF World Cup qualifying action against Cape Verde, one year and one day after earning his first cap against India.

For the U21s, Caliste made 30 appearances in all competitions during the 2025/26 season scoring twice.

Honours

Club Honours

U18 Premier League Cup (2024/25) National League Cup runner-up (2025/26)

International caps

Mauritius