Bukayo Saka Biography: Age, Family, Parents, Girlfriend, Net Worth

Who is Bukayo Saka?

Bukayo Saka Biography — Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka is an English professional footballer plays for Premier League and the England national team.

Saka plays as a right winger or midfielder for Arsenal football club and is known for his attacking incisive and creativity. He is considered one of the best young footballers in the world.

Though he plays for England national football team, he has African roots. Saka’s parents are both Nigerians but he was born in the UK.

Bukayo Saka Wiki & Profile

Full Name:                 Bukayo Ayoyinka T.M Saka

Place of Birth:       Earling, London , United Kingdom

Date Of Birth:                  September 5, 2001

Age:                                           21 years

Parents:     Adenike Saka (mother), Yomi Saka (father)

Career:                                Professional Footballer

Club:                                      Arsenal Football

Marital Status:                           Single

Height:                               Height 5’10

Instagram:                       bukayosaka87

Bukayo Saka Biography

Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka was born on September 5, 2001 in London Borough of Earling, United Kingdom. He is 22 years as of September of 2002.

His parent migrated from Nigeria to London in the 1960s for greener pastures. Saka’s is the last child out of two children born to Adenike Saka (mother) and Yomi Saka (father).

Saka is Yoruba, a tribe located at the South Western part of Nigeria. Although he is English, the famous player embraces his African heritage. His name “Bukayo” is a popular name used by the Yoruba people.

Bukayo Saka Education

Saka attended Edward Betham Church of England Primary School. For his secondary school education, he attended Greenford High School where he obtained his GCSEs.

Before joining Arsenal, Saka played for Greenfield Celtic, a local youth football club where he grew up. While speaking on his childhood, Saka said his father is his inspiration.

About Bukayo Saka’s mother – Adenike Saka

Bukayo Saka’s mother Adenike is a Nigerian-London based chartered accountant in the United Kingdom. She is from the Yoruba tribe, South West, Nigeria.

Before moving to the UK in the 1980s, completed her high school education at Mayflower Secondary school, Lagos. She studied veterinary medicine at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

After moving to London, Adenike Saka obtained a Diploma in accounting from University of West London.  Since relocating abroad, she has earned several professional certificates. She currently works with O2 as a project Accountant-SMIP.

About Bukayo Saka’s Siblings

English professional footballer Bukayo Saka has only one older sibling named Abayomi Saka. His brother was an aspiring footballer but later pursued a professional career.

Bukayo Saka’s Father- Yomi

Yomi  Saka, the father of Bukayo Saka is a Nigerian businessman based in London, United Kingdom. Bukayo has described his father as his inspiration and that he has an impact in his football career.

About Bukayo Saka Girlfriend- Tolami Benson

Tolami Benson is the girlfriend of Arsenal player Bukayo Saka. She is also model and social media influencer.

Since the rumor of her relationship with Saka got leaked during the 2023 Qatar FIFA World Cup, she has been in the spotlight.

Tolami Benson was born on December 7, 2000 in the United Kingdom. Like Saka,  she has a Nigerian root and is Yoruba by tribe.

Bukayo Saka Net Worth

Arsenal player Bukayo Saka net worth is estimated to be about $3 million. His sources of income includes his football career and his endorsement with New Balance.