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Bukayo Ayoyinka T. M. Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger, left-back or midfielder for Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.
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Saka is known for his attacking incisiveness and creativity, he is often considered one of the best young football players in the world.
Following the 2020−21 season, he was named as Arsenal's player of the season.
Saka has represented England at many youth levels, scoring six goals in 27 youth caps.
Saka was born in Ealing, Greater London to Nigerian parents and attended Edward Betham Church of England Primary School before Greenford High School, where he gained high grades in his GCSEs, achieving four A*s and three As. Prior to joining Arsenal, Saka played youth football for local club Greenford Celtic.
In an interview, Saka stated the importance of his father in his footballing career: "He's a massive inspiration for me. From when I was young, he always kept me grounded, kept me humble."
Having previously played for youth teams of Watford, Saka joined Arsenal's Hale End academy at the age of seven.
Once he turned 17 years old, Saka was given a professional contract by Arsenal and promoted to the under-23 side.
Following the 2020−21 season, he was named as Arsenal's player of the season.
Saka has represented England at many youth levels, scoring six goals in 27 youth caps.
Saka was born in Ealing, Greater London to Nigerian parents and attended Edward Betham Church of England Primary School before Greenford High School, where he gained high grades in his GCSEs, achieving four A*s and three As. Prior to joining Arsenal, Saka played youth football for local club Greenford Celtic.
In an interview, Saka stated the importance of his father in his footballing career: "He's a massive inspiration for me. From when I was young, he always kept me grounded, kept me humble."
Having previously played for youth teams of Watford, Saka joined Arsenal's Hale End academy at the age of seven.
Once he turned 17 years old, Saka was given a professional contract by Arsenal and promoted to the under-23 side.
On 29 November 2018, Saka made his senior competitive debut for Arsenal in their Europa League match against Vorskla Poltava.
On 13 December 2018, Saka made his first full home debut for Arsenal in their Europa League match against Qarabağ.
On 1 January 2019, Saka made his debut in the Premier League in a 4-1 win against Fulham after coming on for Alex Iwobi in the 83rd minute.
Saka scored his first senior goal on 19 September, curling a fine effort from long range into the corner away to German side Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League.
Saka was rewarded for his efforts in Germany with his first Premier League start, in a 3-2 home win over Aston Villa.
Following injuries to Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney, Saka began to establish himself as a regular in the Arsenal first team at left-back.
On 27 January 2020, he scored the opening goal in Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round victory at Bournemouth after finishing a 22-pass move, as well as assisting the second goal, scored by Eddie Nketiah.
The goal was later voted goal of the round by the BBC. After a two-week mid-season break, Saka marked his return to action at home to Newcastle United with an assist for Nicolas Pépé's goal.
On 1 July 2020, Saka signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
On 13 December 2018, Saka made his first full home debut for Arsenal in their Europa League match against Qarabağ.
On 1 January 2019, Saka made his debut in the Premier League in a 4-1 win against Fulham after coming on for Alex Iwobi in the 83rd minute.
Saka scored his first senior goal on 19 September, curling a fine effort from long range into the corner away to German side Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Europa League.
Saka was rewarded for his efforts in Germany with his first Premier League start, in a 3-2 home win over Aston Villa.
Following injuries to Sead Kolašinac and Kieran Tierney, Saka began to establish himself as a regular in the Arsenal first team at left-back.
On 27 January 2020, he scored the opening goal in Arsenal's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round victory at Bournemouth after finishing a 22-pass move, as well as assisting the second goal, scored by Eddie Nketiah.
The goal was later voted goal of the round by the BBC. After a two-week mid-season break, Saka marked his return to action at home to Newcastle United with an assist for Nicolas Pépé's goal.
On 1 July 2020, Saka signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal.
Head coach Mikel Arteta praised Saka and said: "I think he represents every value that this football club stands for. He has come through the academy, and earned his respect with hard work and accountability and you can see the progression that he is having as a player but as well as a person." He scored his first Premier League goal for the club against Wolverhampton Wanderers, with a half volley beating goalkeeper Rui Patrício, in a 2-0 win.
On 29 August 2020, Saka was in the starting 11 and registered an assist in the 2020 FA Community Shield, which Arsenal clinched a 5-4 victory over Liverpool in the penalty shoot-out after the match was 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Saka was named Player of the Month for the third time in February after contributing one goal and two assists, claiming 48 percent of the votes.
On 6 March 2021, Saka made his 50th Premier League appearance for Arsenal in a 1-1 draw against Burnley; he is the second youngest player in club history to reach that milestone.
On 15 April, Saka scored a goal and helped Arsenal to a 4-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the quarter final of the Europa League.
Saka scored his first goal of the new campaign in a 6-0 EFL Cup second round win away to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in late August.
On 30 October against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, Saka made his 100th appearance for Arsenal, marking the occasion with an assist in a 2-0 win.
On Boxing Day 2021, Saka scored his first senior brace as Arsenal beat Norwich City 5-0 at Carrow Road. In doing so, Saka became the second youngest player, after Nicolas Anelka, to score 10 Premier League goals for Arsenal.
Saka represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level.
On 29 August 2020, Saka was in the starting 11 and registered an assist in the 2020 FA Community Shield, which Arsenal clinched a 5-4 victory over Liverpool in the penalty shoot-out after the match was 1-1 after 90 minutes.
Saka was named Player of the Month for the third time in February after contributing one goal and two assists, claiming 48 percent of the votes.
On 6 March 2021, Saka made his 50th Premier League appearance for Arsenal in a 1-1 draw against Burnley; he is the second youngest player in club history to reach that milestone.
On 15 April, Saka scored a goal and helped Arsenal to a 4-0 victory over Slavia Prague in the quarter final of the Europa League.
Saka scored his first goal of the new campaign in a 6-0 EFL Cup second round win away to West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns in late August.
On 30 October against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, Saka made his 100th appearance for Arsenal, marking the occasion with an assist in a 2-0 win.
On Boxing Day 2021, Saka scored his first senior brace as Arsenal beat Norwich City 5-0 at Carrow Road. In doing so, Saka became the second youngest player, after Nicolas Anelka, to score 10 Premier League goals for Arsenal.
Saka represented England at under-16, under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level.
The hosts were eliminated by the Netherlands at the semi-final stage on a penalty shoot-out, although Saka scored his spot kick.
In September 2018, Saka scored the winner for the England under-18 team in an away game against France.
In November 2018, Saka received his first call-up to the England under-19 team.
On 4 September 2020, Saka made his debut for England U21s during a 6-0 victory away to Kosovo.
On 1 October, Saka was called up to the England senior squad for the first time, and made his international debut as one of the starters in a 3-0 victory over Wales.
Having played four times for England, Saka is now tied to England internationally and can no longer represent Nigeria.
On 2 June, in a friendly against Austria, Saka scored his first senior international goal, the only goal in a 1-0 win.
On 11 July, in the tournament final against Italy, Saka was brought on as a substitute for Kieran Trippier.
Following full time and extra time, Saka was chosen to take the team's fifth penalty during the subsequent shoot-out, his first penalty kick at senior level.
Saka's effort was saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and, as a result, Italy won the shoot-out and the tournament.
In September 2018, Saka scored the winner for the England under-18 team in an away game against France.
In November 2018, Saka received his first call-up to the England under-19 team.
On 4 September 2020, Saka made his debut for England U21s during a 6-0 victory away to Kosovo.
On 1 October, Saka was called up to the England senior squad for the first time, and made his international debut as one of the starters in a 3-0 victory over Wales.
Having played four times for England, Saka is now tied to England internationally and can no longer represent Nigeria.
On 2 June, in a friendly against Austria, Saka scored his first senior international goal, the only goal in a 1-0 win.
On 11 July, in the tournament final against Italy, Saka was brought on as a substitute for Kieran Trippier.
Following full time and extra time, Saka was chosen to take the team's fifth penalty during the subsequent shoot-out, his first penalty kick at senior level.
Saka's effort was saved by goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and, as a result, Italy won the shoot-out and the tournament.
Saka faced racist abuse online after missing the penalty.
On 15 July, Saka said in an Instagram post that he "Knew instantly the kind of hate" he was going to receive after his penalty was saved, adding: "... and that is a sad reality that your powerful platforms are not doing enough to stop these messages."
Asked what he would be if not a footballer, Saka said he would be a basketball player or an actor.
Among past teammates, Saka said David Luiz helped him the most in his career, saying "He [Luiz] went out of his way" to help a lot of Arsenal youngsters "On and off the pitch."
On 15 July, Saka said in an Instagram post that he "Knew instantly the kind of hate" he was going to receive after his penalty was saved, adding: "... and that is a sad reality that your powerful platforms are not doing enough to stop these messages."
Asked what he would be if not a footballer, Saka said he would be a basketball player or an actor.
Among past teammates, Saka said David Luiz helped him the most in his career, saying "He [Luiz] went out of his way" to help a lot of Arsenal youngsters "On and off the pitch."
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