Who should replace Bukayo Saka?
RWArsenal · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitBukayo Saka's profile ↗
Bukayo Saka is a right winger for Arsenal in the Premier League, having made 31 appearances in the 2025/26 season, contributing 7 goals and 5 assists. For those seeking the best replacement for Saka, Nicolas Pépé of Villarreal offers a tactical fit score of 86/100, while Michael Olise from Bayern München and Lamine Yamal of Barcelona both present strong alternatives with fit scores of 85/100.
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| # | 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 tactical-fit score, Michael Olise (FC Bayern München) does the closest job to Bukayo Saka, at 95/100 on profile. Désiré Doué and Nicolas Pépé follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Bukayo Saka?
Yes — Nicolas Pépé (Villarreal) plays a similar right winger role at roughly €6.6m, a 86/100 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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