Soccer Rising Stars: Bukayo Saka

Dive into the inspiring stories of the world's biggest soccer stars - loved by millions of young fans around the world in championship football, online video games, trading cards and more!

Have you ever wondered how a 9-year-old kid turned into one of Arsenal's best soccer players?

Arsenal wasted no time in signing local starlet Bukayo Saka for their academy at age 9. In the year Bukayo was born, the Gunners were a soccer force who went on to take a historic trophy double. But the club faded as the years went by. Now a new era has come. Arsenal are looking forwards rather than back. Their future is Bukayo Sako: a talent who excites fans in the Premier League and beyond. 

About the Soccer Rising Stars series:
Soccer Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, Portugal, Norway, France, Germany and Spain, the series covers their unique rise; from playing soccer in the park and 5-a-sides to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.

What a strike! Harry Meredith writes stories for children and also works in e-commerce. He studied Creative Writing at university, where he majored in Children’s Literature and Non-Fiction. He also studied in the USA at Bennington College, Vermont. He’s a football fanatic, and when he’s not writing, working or heading out on adventures, you’ll find him watching soccer.