Bukayo Saka biography and net worth

• Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who plays for Arsenal and the England national team. 
• The 21-year-old mainly plays as a winger. However, he can also play as a midfielder or a left-back. 
• Bukayo Saka’s net worth is around $2.5 million. 

Bukayo Saka biography brings you his life story before fame, family life and many off and on-pitch activities. 

Bukayo Saka is a professional footballer who plays for the Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team. 

The baby-face-looking winger is undoubtedly one of the best young players in the world at the moment. 

Saka, who grew up in the UK capital city of London, is known for his high pace, dribbling and creativity on the pitch. 

Apart from being a winger, Bukayo Saka can also play as a left-back or a midfielder.

Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka. Photo/ Somtosport.

Bukayo Saka Biography

Full Name                        Bukayo Ayoyinka T. M. Saka

Date of Birth                   September 5, 2001

Age                                   21

Place of Birth                  Ealing, England 

Height                             5 ft 10 in 

Nationality                     English 

Occupation                     Footballer 

Marital Status                Unmarried

Early Life 

Bukayo Saka biography states that he was born on September 5, 2001, in Ealing, Greater North London, England. 

His parents are Nigerians who migrated to England in search of better living conditions for their unborn children. 

Bukayo Saka attended Edward Betham Church of England Primary School and then proceeded to Greenford High School. He gained high grades in his GCSEs, achieving four A*s and three As. 

Bukayo Saka has football-loving parents who are supporters of the English club Arsenal. Saka’s father ensured his son remained humbled in his quest to secure a successful academy trial. 

After playing for the academies of Greenford Celtic and Watford, Saka joined Arsenal’s academy at the age of seven after passing his trials. 

The future baller developed through Arsenal’s academy system, and by the time he was 17, he got promoted to the under-23 side. 

Career

The heart of Bukayo Saka biography is his professional football career which started after he signed his contract with Arsenal in 2017. 

Saka made his senior competitive debut for Arsenal in their Europa League match against Vorskla Poltava on November 29, 2018. 

Bukayo Saka made his Premier League debut on January 1, 2019, during Arsenal’s 4-1 win over Fulham. The talented youngster is the first player born in the 21st century to play a Premier League match. 

He scored his first senior goal for Arsenal on September 9 as Arsenal defeated Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0. 

Bukayo Saka started to establish himself as a regular starter in Arsenal’s squad following injuries to Kieran Tierney and Saed Kolasinac. 

The talented youngster was part of Arsenal’s squad that won the 2019-20 FA Cup. He recorded an assist in the FA Community Shield, where Arsenal defeated Liverpool in the penalty shootouts. 

Bukayo Saka was voted Arsenal’s Player of the Month for December, January and February 2021 due to his impressive performances. 

At the end of the 2020-21 season, Bukayo Saka was voted Arsenal Player of the Season. He was also on the shortlist for the PFA Young Player of the Season. 

Bukayo Saka scored his first Premier League goal of the 2021-22 season during Arsenal’s 3-1 win over Tottenham Hotspurs in September. 

The 21-year-old finished last season as Arsenal’s top scorer and was once again voted Arsenal Player of the Season. He was nominated for the Premier League Player of the Season, PFA Young Player of the Year and Premier League Young Player of the Season.

Bukayo Saka. Photo/ Tuko.

Bukayo Saka was England Men’s Player of the Year 2020-21. 

Personal Life 

Bukayo Saka biography would be incomplete without talking about his life outside the pitch. 

As a small boy, Bukayo Saka wanted to be a basketball player or an actor. His favourite actor growing up was Will Smith, and his favourite show was The Fresh Prince Bel-Air. 

Bukayo Saka is a devoted Christian. The 21-year-old footballer is in a love relationship with Tolami Benson. 

Saka and Tolami have been together for some time now, and the two are doing their best to keep the relationship private, as very little information is known about them. 

FAQs 

What is Bukayo Saka’s net worth? 

Saka’s net worth is believed to be around $2.5 million. 

How Much is Saka Salary? 

Bukayo Saka earns an annual salary of $1.96 million at Arsenal. 

Does Bukayo Saka have a car? 

Bukayo Saka was recently spotted in a white Lamborghini. 

How old is Bukayo Saka?

Saka is 21 years old.

Who is Bukayo Saka’s girlfriend? 

Tolami Benson.