Bukayo Saka
Awards & Honours
15
Awards Won
2
Honours
5
Rankings
4
Covers
2
Records
Bukayo Saka's rise to the top of world football has been extraordinary. At just 24, he has already won the Premier League, an FA Cup, and multiple individual honors. He is the first player to win both the PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in the same season since 2007. His two England Men's Player of the Year awards and back-to-back Arsenal Player of the Season titles highlight his consistency. Saka's MBE in 2024 recognized his football achievements and community impact, cementing his status as a national role model.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE)
Appointed in the New Year Honours for services to football.
PFA Community Champion Award
Recognized for his community work with Arsenal in the Community.
Rankings & Lists
Time 100 Next
Forbes 30 Under 30 Europe (Sports & Games)
100 Best Footballers in the World
Best Players in the World
World's Best Players
Magazine Covers
GQ (UK)
November 2023
Bukayo Saka: The Reluctant Superstar
The Guardian (Weekend Magazine)
June 2024
Bukayo Saka: The Pressure of a Nation
Men's Health (UK)
August 2024
Strength Issue
Esquire (UK)
March 2025
The Quiet Leader
Records & Feats
Youngest player to win both PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in the same season
At age 21, Saka became the youngest to achieve this double since the awards began.
First Arsenal player to win England Men's Player of the Year twice
Saka won the award in 2022 and 2023, a first for an Arsenal player.