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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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About Bukayo Saka

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

#PlayerClubAgeValueTacticalOverall
1Michael Olisesimilar↗FC Bayern München25€144m9585
2Désiré Douésimilar↗Paris Saint-Germain21€124m9584
3Nicolas Pépésimilar↗Villarreal31€6.6m9586
4Lamine Yamalsimilar↗FC Barcelona19€215m9385
5Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗Brentford27€73m9382
6Brahim Díazsimilar↗Real Madrid27€37m9183
7Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗Lille27€9.5m9184
8Noni Maduekesimilar↗Chelsea24€54m9182
9Leon Baileysimilar↗Aston Villa29€13m9083
10Matías Soulésimilar↗Frosinone23€36m9082
11Phil Fodensimilar↗Manchester City26€66m9081
12Yan Diomandesimilar↗RB Leipzig20€99m9083

* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons

Why these players match Bukayo Saka

1. Michael OliseFC Bayern München85/100

≈ 100% Bukayo Saka · strong: Key passes, Big chances created · low reliability

Strengths: Key passes /90, Big chances created /90, Sofascore rating

2. Désiré DouéParis Saint-Germain84/100

≈ 100% Bukayo Saka · strong: Touches, Big chances created · medium reliability

Strengths: Touches /90, Big chances created /90, Duels won /90

3. Nicolas PépéVillarreal86/100

≈ 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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