How Bukayo Saka’s first 50 games compare to the best PL teens ever

Planet Football • 07 Mar 2021

Bukayo Saka has been a revelation for Arsenal – but how does he compare to the Premier League’s best teenage sensations.

Saka is widely regarded as one of the most exciting young players in the world and has been the consistent bright spot for the Gunners this season.

We’ve taken a look at his first 50 league games and compared his record with some of the most talented teenagers during the Premier League era.

Games: 50
Starts: 41
Sub Appearances: 9

Goals: 6
Assists: 8

Minutes per goal: 619.3
Minutes per goal or assist: 265.4

Games: 50
Starts: 33
Sub Appearances: 17

Goals: 12
Assists: 7

Minutes per goal: 253
Minutes per goal or assist: 159.7

Games: 50
Starts: 40
Sub Appearances: 10

Goals: 3
Assists: 5

Minutes per goal: 1,181.3
Minutes per goal or assist: 443

Games: 50
Starts: 32
Sub Appearances: 18

Goals: 6
Assists: 7

Minutes per goal: 510.5
Minutes per goal or assist: 235.6

Games: 50
Starts: 25
Sub Appearances: 25

Goals: 10
Assists: 0

Minutes per goal: 261.4
Minutes per goal or assist: 261.4

Games: 50
Starts: 35
Sub Appearances: 15

Goals: 13
Assists: 10

Minutes per goal: 249
Minutes per goal or assist: 140.7

Games: 50
Starts: 47
Sub Appearances: 3

Goals: 27
Assists: 4

Minutes per goal: 155.8
Minutes per goal or assist: 135.7

Games: 50
Starts: 49
Sub Appearances: 1

Goals: 30
Assists: 2

Minutes per goal: 144.2
Minutes per goal or assist: 135.2

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