Who should replace Bukayo Saka?
RWArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBukayo Saka's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Bukayo Saka, the best-fitting right wingers are Michael Olise, Désiré Doué, Nicolas Pépé. Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) matches the role at 94/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Dani Raba at about €1.2m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Bukayo Saka
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Michael Olisesimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 23 | €144m | 94 | 84 |
| 2 | Désiré Douésimilar↗ | Paris Saint-Germain | 19 | €124m | 92 | 79 |
| 3 | Nicolas Pépésimilar↗ | Villarreal | 30 | €6.6m | 91 | 82 |
| 4 | Lamine Yamalsimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 17 | €215m | 91 | 83 |
| 5 | Kingsley Comansimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 28 | €21m | 90 | 78 |
| 6 | Dani Rabasimilar↗ | Leganés | 29 | €1.2m | 89 | 84 |
| 7 | Leroy Sanésimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 27 | €22m | 88 | 82 |
| 8 | Aleksey Miranchuksimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €7.1m | 88 | 81 |
| 9 | Bryan Mbeumosimilar↗ | Brentford | 25 | €73m | 88 | 79 |
| 10 | Edon Zhegrovasimilar↗ | Lille | 24 | €9.5m | 87 | 80 |
| 11 | Brahim Díazsimilar↗ | Real Madrid | 24 | €37m | 87 | 80 |
| 12 | Leon Baileysimilar↗ | Aston Villa | 26 | €13m | 86 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, 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: Sofascore rating, Key passes · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Key passes /90, xG + xA /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Bukayo Saka?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Bukayo Saka, at 94/100 on profile. Désiré Doué and Nicolas Pépé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bukayo Saka?
Yes — Dani Raba (Leganés) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €1.2m, a 84/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Bukayo Saka?
Doppel learns Bukayo Saka's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks right wingers across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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