Bukayo Saka has become the face of Arsenal.
The Hale End academy graduate has developed into one of the best players in world football and is now the man Mikel Arteta’s side look towards in the biggest moments.
Whether it is scoring goals, creating chances or inspiring the crowd, Saka constantly delivers for Arsenal. That is exactly why he is adored not only by supporters but by his teammates as well.
Now, Ben White and David Raya have both used the exact same word to describe him.
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Ben White and David Raya both call Bukayo Saka ‘Starboy’
A few Arsenal players recently took part in a fun video where they were asked to describe teammates using only one word.
When Saka’s name came up, both White and Raya instantly gave the exact same answer.
The pair both described the Arsenal winger as “Starboy” on Topps FC.
That nickname has followed Saka around for years now because of the way he burst onto the scene as a teenager and immediately became one of Arsenal’s most important players.
At this stage, it honestly suits him perfectly, even though Saka is no longer just a talented academy graduate with potential – he is a genuine superstar and one of the biggest reasons Arsenal are fighting for both the Premier League and Champions League trophies.
Interestingly, Cristhian Mosquera, who called himself ‘agile’, chose a different word to describe Saka.
The Spaniard called him: “Power.”
That says a lot too, because Saka’s physical strength and explosiveness are hugely underrated parts of his game.
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Bukayo Saka has become the heartbeat of this Arsenal side
What makes Saka so special for Arsenal is that he combines elite quality with incredible consistency, which is a very rare combination.
Most attackers have periods where they disappear or struggle badly for form. Saka, however, almost always finds a way to impact matches even when he is not at his best physically.
Arteta clearly trusts him more than almost anyone else in the squad.
The Arsenal manager has repeatedly described Saka as somebody he can completely rely on in every situation.
That reliability, combined with his ability, is why teammates naturally view him as the ‘Starboy’ of the squad.
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