10 Facts You didn’t know about Bukayo Saka

Bukayo Saka is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or midfielder for the Premier League club Arsenal and the England national team.

Saka is known for his attacking incisiveness and creativity and one of the best young football players in the world

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He was part of England's squads at UEFA Euro 2020 and the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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Saka represented England at various youth levels before making his debut for the senior team in October 2020

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His name "Bukayo" originates from the Yoruba language spoken in southern Nigeria, meaning "adds to happiness

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In an interview he said that he would be if not a footballer, Saka said he would be a basketball player or an actor

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His favourite actor growing up was Will Smith and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is his favourite show

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Bukayo Saka has an estimated net worth of USD $3 million as of 2022.

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Saka was awarded by England Men's Player of the Year: 2021–22

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On 1 July 2020, Saka signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal

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