Bukayo Saka has established himself as one of Europe’s most exciting talents and is undeniably one of Arsenal’s best players. Season after season, the 23-year-old winger continues to elevate his game, proving instrumental to the Gunners’ success. With his consistent development and remarkable performances, Saka has become a key figure at Arsenal, both on and off the pitch.
Saka’s admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo serves as a significant source of inspiration. The Arsenal star views the Portuguese legend as a role model, and if he can achieve similar heights in his career, he could make Arsenal an unstoppable force. Despite his young age, Saka has already displayed the leadership qualities and work ethic necessary to emulate Ronaldo’s trajectory.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is confident that Saka has the tools to follow in Ronaldo’s footsteps. Speaking about the parallels between the two players, Arteta told The Daily Mail: “The way Cristiano started his career, and when he joined Manchester United, nobody probably expected in the first few seasons he would be able to do that. It was about his mentality, his work ethic, how he developed his skill, his chemistry with his team, and to play in a team that has the capacity as well to be dominant. That is very, very important. I think Bukayo has got that context and if he is aiming for that, I think it is a positive thing.”
With his immense talent, relentless work ethic, and a team built around him, Saka is on the right path to becoming a footballing icon. Arsenal’s faith in his potential underscores how pivotal he is to their ambitions. If he continues to improve at his current rate, Saka could indeed emulate his idol, leading Arsenal to unprecedented success in the years to come.
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I doubt it but lets hope he comes very close. Talents like Ronaldo and Messi come around with the blue moon. Close would be fantastic.
Not even close
But then in summer some argued Eddie Nketiah was a better option then Mbappe
That’s Eddie Nketiah still without a league goal this season for Palace
Look Dan Saka is special, that doesn’t mean he is Ronaldo. But I will take 90% Ronaldo.
Way way too early to mention the two together; one is a legend of football, one of the greatest to ever play the game. Saka is a young star, let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
The trophies, how they changed the game, the mark they leave when they retire. Amazing if Saka gets even close, but let’s not get ahead of ourselves, rather wait and see and discuss when Saka is close to retirement.
Since the arrival of Rice, Saka’s corners have improved.
Since Jorginho and Harvertz, Saka’s penalties have improved.
Congratulations to someone who learns.
Whatever happens, he already is a great player. Interesting thing is he is getting stronger, bigger, tougher, faster, more stamina, more shot power, better skilled. There is trouble, opponents, beware.
The future holds much. We might lose him at some point but whether or not with us:
injuries, I hope does not wreck him.
He’s a super talent and a well rounded and grounded individual and I hope he stays that way.
I’m far from his biggest fan, but I remember Ronaldo at a similar age and he was on another level being honest. I don’t think his close control was better than Saka’s (not particularly worse either), but he was much faster and stronger and much more deadly in front of goal. A far more powerful and direct attacker who was extremely difficult to stop. In truth, he became a forward, whereas I still see saka as a midfielder – a goalscoring midfielder, but a midfielder nonetheless, as he doesn’t always drive to the goal, has the ability to spot passes, and he needs works hard defensively.
Saka is a winger, nothing more. Ronaldo was a winger, a number 9, a number 10 and very strong.
Well saka was more than decent at fullback for a while, so definitely something more. Don’t remember Ronaldo playing as a no10 – pretty much always left wing or the main striker.
For Portugal he played all along the front at varying times.
As much as I like Saka and think him to be an excellent player.
I’m afraid no matter how long he plays the game, I don’t think he will match Ronaldo overall. He’s got to go some to match him.
I mean don’t get me wrong, I don’t particularly like him much, I don’t need to like him, he loves himself enough for all of us doesn’t he, in fact if he was a bar of chocolate he would eat himself wouldn’t he.😂
But credit where credit’s due, in his United days he was always staying behind after training had finished to hone his skills. His single mindedness to make himself into the best player in the world has to be admired if nothing else.
Although for me it’s Messi all the way. I feel that Ronaldo is all about himself, where Messi is more of a team player.
Anyway I digress, apologies. Although Saka still has a lot of potential to progress to higher levels, I think it’s a bit much to compare him to Ronaldo.
I’d love it if Saka proved me wrong though. 😊👍