Players like Bukayo Saka
RWArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBukayo Saka's profile ↗
The players most similar to Bukayo Saka are Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Nicolas Pépé. Doppel rates Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) a 85/100 overall match — 95/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Nicolas Pépé scores 86/100 at about €6.6m. Data as of September 2026.
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Bukayo Saka is a dynamic attacking winger known for his exceptional creativity and goal-scoring prowess. With a Sofascore rating in the top 2% of his peers, he excels in generating chances, evidenced by his elite metrics in expected goals and assists per 90 minutes, as well as his pinpoint final-third passing. Despite a history of injuries, his impressive contributions in 35 appearances this season highlight his potential as a game-changing talent when fit.
Strengths: xG + xA, Accurate final-third passes, Key passes. Availability: 46 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Bukayo Saka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 25 | €144m | 95 | 85 |
| 2 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 21 | €124m | 95 | 84 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 31 | €6.6m | 95 | 86 |
| 4 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 19 | €215m | 93 | 85 |
| 5 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 27 | €73m | 93 | 82 |
| 6 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 27 | €37m | 91 | 83 |
| 7 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 27 | €9.5m | 91 | 84 |
| 8 | Noni Maduekesimilar↗ | Chelsea | 24 | €54m | 91 | 82 |
| 9 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 29 | €13m | 90 | 83 |
| 10 | Matías Soulésimilar↗ | Frosinone | 23 | €36m | 90 | 82 |
| 11 | Phil Fodensimilar↗ | Manchester City | 26 | €66m | 90 | 81 |
| 12 | Yan Diomandesimilar↗ | RB Leipzig | 20 | €99m | 90 | 83 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Bukayo Saka
≈ 100% Bukayo Saka · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating
≈ 100% Bukayo Saka · strong: Touches, Big chances created · medium reliability
Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Bukayo Saka · strong: Key passes, Successful dribbles · low reliability
Strengths: Key passes /90, Successful dribbles /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bukayo Saka?
By Doppel's fit score, Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) is the closest profile to Bukayo Saka, with a 85/100 overall match. Désiré Doué and Nicolas Pépé are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Bukayo Saka?
Yes. Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right winger role and rates 86/100 at roughly €6.6m.
How does Doppel find players similar to Bukayo Saka?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Bukayo Saka's 2025/26 season, then ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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