Bukayo Saka

Biography

Born in Ealing to Nigerian parents, Bukayo Saka joined Arsenal's Hale End academy at age seven. He made his senior debut in the Europa League in November 2018 at 17, quickly displaying his versatility across wing-back, midfield, and forward positions before locking down the right-wing berth under Mikel Arteta. Saka's dribbling, vision, and composure made him the centerpiece of Arsenal's resurgence into Premier League title contenders. He helped Arsenal capture the 2020 FA Cup and consecutive FA Community Shields in 2020 and 2023, while earning the PFA Young Player of the Year award for 2022-23. Representing England, Saka demonstrated remarkable resilience after Euro 2020, winning back-to-back England Men's Player of the Year awards in 2021-22 and 2022-23. He starred at the 2022 World Cup and scored a stunning equalizer in the Euro 2024 quarter-final against Switzerland as England advanced to their second consecutive European final.

Career timeline

Arsenal FC

2018 – present · Hale End academy graduate; won 2020 FA Cup
England national football team

2020 – present · Two-time England Men's Player of the Year

Major achievements

FA Cup winner2020
FA Community Shield winner (2 times)2020, 2023
PFA Young Player of the Year2022-23
England Men's Player of the Year (2 times)2021-22, 2022-23
UEFA European Championship runner-up (2 times)2020, 2024

Personal life & family

Relationship

Tolami Benson

Partner

Children

None

Saka has been in a relationship with Tolami Benson since late 2020. The couple kept their relationship discreet until Euro 2024 and major public appearances. Saka is a committed Christian and regularly credits his family and faith for his grounded character.

Sources

Bukayo Saka — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
Arsenal F.C. — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)
England national football team — Wikipedia (accessed 2 November 2026)