Full Name: Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka
Date of Birth: 5 September 2001 (Age 23)
Place of Birth: Ealing, Greater London, England
Height: 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position: Winger / Attacking Midfielder (can play both flanks & wing-back)
Current Club: Arsenal FC – Squad #7
Youth Clubs: Greenford Celtic; Watford; Arsenal (joined Hale End at age 7)
Arsenal (2018–Present)
Born to Nigerian parents Adenike and Yomi Saka, Bukayo is the younger of two siblings and was raised in a close-knit Christian household. He attended Edward Betham C of E Primary and later Greenford High School, where he earned strong GCSE results—demonstrating his commitment to education alongside football. His Nigerian heritage instilled humility, discipline, and faith. Despite global fame, Saka still lives with family and regularly credits his father as his greatest influence, calling him his “inspiration and coach.”
A devout Christian, Saka reads his Bible before every match, saying it gives him calm and clarity. He often speaks about gratitude, using prayer and scripture to stay grounded amidst pressure and success. Off the pitch, he enjoys low-key hobbies like gaming (particularly FIFA), relaxing with close friends, and giving back to the community. He has funded over 120 life-saving surgeries for children in Nigeria and helped earthquake victims in Morocco by providing emergency housing. His off-field humility, social advocacy, and quiet leadership have made him not only a fan favorite but a respected public figure—embracing responsibility far beyond football.
| Season | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Arsenal | 27 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | Arsenal | 26 | 1 |
| 2020–21 | Arsenal | 32 | 5 |
| 2021–22 | Arsenal | 38 | 11 |
| 2022–23 | Arsenal | 38 | 14 |
| 2023–24 | Arsenal | 35 | 16 |
| 2024–25 | Arsenal | 25 | 6 |
| Total | Arsenal | 221 | 54 |
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Saka encapsulates the ideal modern winger—versatile, technically brilliant, hardworking, and mentally strong. He is integral to Arsenal’s title ambitions and England’s tournament core. Beyond football, his charity work and handling of adversity make him a role model—bringing joy, resilience, and responsibility both on and off the pitch .
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