Bukayo Saka finally wins PFA award | OneFootball

Bukayo Saka and his Gunners teammates made waves in the 2022/23 PFA recognitions, providing proof that the North London club’s youth development is among the best in England.

The PFA Young Player of the Year

After three previous nominations, Bukayo Saka finally claimed the PFA Young Player of the Year award.

The 21-year-old winger has been an exemplar of consistency, participating in all 38 Premier League fixtures for Arsenal and scoring 15 times across all competitions.

His displays on the national stage were also exceptional, contributing three goals during England’s quarter-final run in the 2022 World Cup.

Gunners in the Team of the Year

Besides Saka’s individual brilliance, Aaron Ramsdale, William Saliba, and Martin Odegaard also found their names in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

It’s the first time since the 2007/08 season that Arsenal received four or more selections.

Saliba’s solid campaign was unfortunately cut short due to injury, but he had already done enough to earn his peers’ respect.

Odegaard, named as Arsenal’s captain last summer, scored a career-best 15 league goals.

The Norwegian international was closely followed by Saka, who also registered 11 assists.

Gabriel Martinelli, Saka’s fellow Gunner and one of the other young stars at the club, narrowly missed out on the Young Player of the Year, but his 15-goal tally was equally praiseworthy.

Rival Players in the Mix

Manchester City dominated the remaining slots in the PFA Team of the Year, featuring five of their star players including Erling Haaland.

Newcastle United‘s Kieran Trippier and Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur completed the XI.

Saka’s Milestone in Hale End Legacy

Saka follows in the footsteps of iconic names like Tony Adams and Jack Wilshere as the sixth Arsenal player to claim the Young Player of the Year title.