Saka Set for 200th Premier League Appearance – Key Stats Revealed
Bukayo Saka is set to mark his 200th Premier League appearance during the match against West Ham United. He made his top-flight debut on January 1, 2019, and has reached this milestone within just six years. At 24, he becomes the sixth-youngest player in Arsenal’s history to achieve this feat, following closely behind Cesc Fabregas in the Premier League era.
Bukayo Saka: Key Milestones
Saka’s journey to 200 appearances includes:
- 181 starts and 19 substitute appearances
- A record of 114 wins, 41 draws, and 44 losses
- He is the 18th Arsenal player to reach this milestone in the Premier League era.
- 79th overall player in Arsenal’s history to play 200 league matches.
Youngest Players to Reach 200 League Games for Arsenal
| Date | Player | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 1934 | Cliff Bastin | 22y, 262d |
| May 1979 | Liam Brady | 23y, 81d |
| Sep 1981 | David O’Leary | 23y, 133d |
| Oct 1970 | John Radford | 23y, 237d |
| Apr 1968 | George Armstrong | 23y, 241d |
| Jan 2011 | Cesc Fabregas | 23y, 242d |
| Oct 2025 | Bukayo Saka | 24y, 29d |
Premier League Historical Context
In the larger context of Premier League history, Saka is also the sixth-youngest player to achieve 200 appearances since the league’s inception in 1992. His record places him alongside established stars, making his achievement noteworthy.
Saka’s Performance Stats
Throughout his career, Saka has made significant contributions to his team:
- Goals: 54
- Assists: 45
- This totals 99 contributions towards goals in just 200 matches.
He has a distinct advantage against West Ham, being his favorite opponent with 4 goals and 4 assists to his name against them, highlighting his performance consistency.
Looking Ahead
As Saka aims to celebrate this milestone, he hopes to score, an achievement rarely accomplished by players reaching their 200th Premier League game. Thierry Henry is the only one to score in his landmark appearance, netting a brace against Crystal Palace in February 2005.
