Bukayo Saka: Arsenal's Attacking Talisman

Over the past two years, Arsenal have splurged £105 million on Declan Rice, £65 million on Kai Havertz, and £45 million on Gabriel Jesus. And yet, their attacking protagonist is a player who hasn't cost a dime in transfer fees and who has been with the club since the age of seven: Bukayo Saka.

Born in Ealing, England to Nigerian parents, Saka joined the Hale End academy in 2008 and quickly made his way up the youth ranks, with Arsenal U16 coach Trevor Bumstead remarking in 2020: "Bukayo always stood out in the younger teams. He was a fantastic decision maker. He knew when to beat people and when to pass, as well as having brilliant physical attributes and really good character and personality."

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Gabriel Magalhães vs. Luton Town:-4 clearances -5/6 ground duels won -2 fouls won -4/9 aerial duels won -60/69 passes completed -1 blocked shot -1 interception -3 tackles -81 touches@XTPer90 takes a look at Arsenal’s Brazilian colossus in defense: https://t.co/evlxGJuVVEpic.twitter.com/I5nxODXcni— Breaking The Lines (@BTLvid) April 3, 2024