Comparing bukayo saka to arsenals other youngest debutants
Bukayo Saka made his professional debut for Arsenal at the age of 17 years and 112 days in a Europa League match against Vitoria Guimaraes in November 2019. Here's a comparison with Arsenal's other youngest debutants:
- Cesc Fabregas - 16 years and 177 days (vs. Rennes in the UEFA Cup, October 2003) Fabregas is widely regarded as one of the greatest young players in Arsenal's history. He went on to have a successful career with the club, making over 300 appearances and winning two FA Cups.
- Ashley Cole - 17 years and 144 days (vs. Manchester City in the Premier League, October 1999) Cole is a legendary left-back who played for Arsenal from 1999 to 2007. He won two Premier League titles, three FA Cups, and the UEFA Cup with the club.
- Robbie Savage - 17 years and 155 days (vs. Blackburn Rovers in the Premier League, August 1997) Savage was a midfielder who played for Arsenal from 1997 to 2002. He made over 100 appearances for the club and won the FA Cup in 2002.
- Ray Parlour - 17 years and 164 days (vs. Newcastle United in the Premier League, August 1992) Parlour is a fan favorite who played for Arsenal from 1992 to 2004. He won three Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the UEFA Cup with the club.
- Bukayo Saka - 17 years and 112 days (vs. Vitoria Guimaraes in the Europa League, November 2019)
Comparison:
- Saka is the youngest player to make his debut for Arsenal in the Europa League.
- He is the second-youngest player to make his debut for Arsenal in the Premier League, behind only Cesc Fabregas.
- Saka has already made more appearances for Arsenal than Robbie Savage and Ray Parlour did at the same age.
- He has also scored more goals for Arsenal than Ashley Cole did at the same age.
It's worth noting that Saka's development has been impressive, and he has already established himself as a regular starter for Arsenal. He has also been capped by England at various youth levels and has made his senior debut for the national team.