Bukayo Saka’s rise to be one of the world’s best youngsters in the world is simply phenomenal, especially when you consider the positional changes he has gone through since breaking into the first team.
Saka was used heavily as a wing-back or a left-back, early into Mikel Arteta’s reign as Arsenal boss after taking over from Unai Emery.
However, he has since been pushed to a wing position where he has benefited greatly and stamped his marker in the Gunners starting XI.
It is not just the north London side where has become a prominent member, but he is starting to become one of the best inside forwards in world football currently.
Saka has been a revelation for Arsenal since his promotion from the famous Hale End academy in 2019.
Despite the club’s poor performances that have led to back-to-back finishes in eighth position, Saka has been the brightest spark for the Gunners and is regarded as one of the most important players at the club.
The 20-year-old was deployed as a left-back and a left-wing back on 23 occasions, before giviwnthe responsibility of creating chances further up the pitch in the wide midfield positions.
And he has been excellent in doing so, which played a part in the record of before turning 20-years-old, the winger had made 92 appearances for Arsenal putting him in the top five for matches played as a teenager for the club.
His impressive displays in more of an inside forward position under Arteta, helped him be nominated for the 2021 Kopa trophy which has been previously won by the likes of French star Kylian Mbappe .
Saka has arguably been Arsenal’s best player recently, which has been proven with the opposition’s tactics to double mark the 20-year-old, as he has been causing havoc on the right-hand side, being able to cut on his left, or still use his very strong right foot.
It is excellent performances such as the 2-0 victory over West Ham that has gained him respect as one of the most dangerous wingers in the Premier League currently.
He has played a big part in the Gunners' push for the top four, and his danger from the inside forward position will certainly allow Arteta’s side to achieve European qualification, come to the end of the season.
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