Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka, known as Bukayo Saka for short, born on the 5th of September, 2001, is an English Footballer who is currently known for playing as Right Winger for Premier League club, Arsenal.
Bukayo has Nigerian ancestry and origin. Wondering why he is English instead of being a Nigerian, well, discover all you never knew about this football superstar from the beginning to the end of this entertaining blog publication. Read and know more as you scroll downwards.
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BUKAYO SAKA BIOGRAPHY
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Bukayo Saka was born on the 5th of September, 2001 in Ealing, Greater London, England, to Nigerian Yoruba parents. Saka’s parents were immigrants from Nigeria to England.
For his formal education, Saka attended Edward Betham Church of England Primary School and Greenford High School for his primary and secondary school education respectively. There's no information regarding any higher institution or if he attended one. All that doesn't matter, he's already a professional footballer to the core.
For his football education, Saka attended the famous Hale End Academy, founded by football club Arsenal. Saka will later on go on to play for Arsenal senior team in the Premier League and others.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER INFORMATION
CLUBS/COUNTRIES PLAYED FOR:
1. Watford
2. 2008-2018 – Arsenal
3. 2018 upwards – Arsenal
4. 2016-2017 – England U16
5. 2017-2018 – England U17
6. 2018 – England U18
7. 2018-2019 – England U19
8. 2020 – England U21
9. 2020 upwards – England
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LEAGUES PLAYED IN:
1. Premier League
2. UEFA Europa League
3. UEFA Champions League
4. EFL Trophy
5. FA Community Shield
6. FIFA
POSITION: Right Winger
CURRENT CLUB: Arsenal
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AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
Below are selected awards of the numerous awards and recognitions received from Bukayo Saka.
1. He won the England Men's player of the year twice (2021-2022 and 2022-2023).
2. Bukayo won the Premier League player of the month in March of 2023.
3. Saka has won the FA Community Shield trophy twice, in 2020 and 2023.
4. Arsenal Player of the Year twice (2020-2021, 2021-2022).
5. Saka won the PFA young player of the year 2022-2023.
And many more...
BUKAYO SAKA AGE
Bukayo Saka is currently 23 years of age as of 2024. He was born on the 5th of September, 2001. Bukayo gets to celebrate his birthday annually on this date.
BUKAYO SAKA HEIGHT
Bukayo Saka is 5 ft 10 inches tall.
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RELIGION
Saka is a Christian by religion. He has said this by himself and always used the hashtag God'schild on his social media handles bios.
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BUKAYO SAKA PARENTS
Bukayo Saka parents aren't known that much by the media and the world at large. However, they go by the names of Yomi and Adenike Saka (Father and Mother Respectively). They are Nigerian Yoruba immigrants who are based in England with 2 children, of whom Bukayo is the youngest.
BUKAYO SAKA BROTHER
Bukayo Saka has an older brother who goes by the name of Abayomi Saka. He was a footballer as well and even played for Watford youth team as Bukayo Saka, but dropped football to pursue his education instead.
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NATIONALITY
Bukayo Saka is From England, but has Nigerian Ancestry. He can also be considered as a Nigerian.
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PERSONAL LIFE
Saka is currently in a relationship with Instagram model, Tolami Benson at the time of writing this post. Tolami is of Nigerian Yoruba roots as well and goes by the name of tolami_benson on Instagram.
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Saka is currently a full time professional footballer and a part time entrepreneur, thanks to his peri-peri sauce brand known as ‘Peri-Peri Saka’.
SOCIAL MEDIA HANDLES
Facebook: Bukayo Saka
Instagram: bukayosaka87
Twitter: BukayoSaka87
MEDIA STATISTICS
Facebook: 2.6ml followers
Instagram: 6.7ml followers
Twitter: 1.2ml followers
ENDORSEMENTS AND OTHER VENTURES
In March of 2024, English footballer Bukayo Saka ventured into the culinary world. He launched his own branded peri-peri sauce, 'PERi-PERi Saka', in partnership with the renowned Nando's restaurant chain.
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FUN FACTS
1. Bukayo Saka’s brother, Abayomi Saka was a footballer and also played for Watford youth team, same as Bukayo Saka.
2. Bukayo Saka has been playing for Arsenal, right from 2008 till today. He started from the youth team and climbed the ranks with determination and focus.
CONCLUSION
Bukayo Saka's journey from a young boy in Ealing to a star player for Arsenal and England is truly inspiring. His dedication, passion, and humility have made him a fan favorite. As he continues to shine on the pitch, we can't wait to see what the future holds for this talented young player.
Bukayo’s journey teaches us patience, strength, passion for one's talent wound take one far. See how Bukayo started from Arsenal’s and England's youth team and now in the Senior teams of each.
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FAQS
Q. Where is Bukayo Saka originally from?
A. Bukayo Saka is from Nigeria by ancestry. His parents are Nigerian Yoruba immigrants.
Q. Who is Bukayo Saka from?
A. Bukayo Saka is a Popular English Footballer and Entrepreneur.
Q. Where was Bukayo Saka born?
A. Bukayo Saka was born in Ealing, Greater London, England.
Q. Is Bukayo Saka a Nigerian?
Yes, Bukayo Saka has Nigerian Ancestry.
Q. Which state is Bukayo Saka from in Nigeria?
A. It is said that Bukayo Saka is from Kwara State, Western Nigeria.
Q. What club did Saka play for before Arsenal?
A. Saka played for Watford youth team before joining Arsenal.
Q. What language does Bukayo Saka speak?
A. Bukayo Saka speaks the English Language.
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