Bukayo Saka vs Lamine Yamal Stats 2026/27: Who Is Better This Season?
Bukayo Saka vs Lamine Yamal stats this season (2026/27): Saka 3 goals and 0 assists in 7 league games for Arsenal; Yamal 10 goals and 7 assists in 11 league games for Barcelona. At World Cup 2026: Saka 3 goals in 7 games, Yamal 1 in 8.
Bukayo Saka vs Lamine Yamal: Stat Comparison Table
Higher value highlighted in gold (lower is better for yellow cards).
| Attribute | Bukayo Saka | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Forward | Forward |
| Club | Arsenal | Barcelona |
| Nationality | England | Spain |
| Age | 25 | 19 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 8 |
| Goals | 3 | 1 |
| Assists | 3 | 0 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | 0 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | 37 |
| International goals | 19 | 11 |
| Statistic | Bukayo Saka | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 7 | 11 |
| Goals | 3 | 10 |
| Assists | 0 | 7 |
The Euro 2024 final, and everything since
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Both play on the right, both are left-footed, and both were on the pitch in the Euro 2024 final, which Yamal's Spain won 2โ1 against Saka's England.
Saka has been Arsenal's main man since his early twenties. He was PFA Young Player of the Year in 2022โ23, won the Premier League in 2025โ26, and scored a hat-trick in England's 6โ4 win over France in the 2026 World Cup third-place play-off. In October 2026 he received the Sรณcrates Award.
Yamal is four years younger and has more medals. He won Euro 2024, the 2026 World Cup and two La Liga titles, has three Kopa Trophies, and finished third in the 2026 Ballon d'Or after being runner-up in 2025.
What decides it
| ย | Bukayo Saka | Lamine Yamal |
|---|---|---|
| International caps | 59 | 37 |
| International goals | 19 | 11 |
| Euro 2024 final | Runner-up | Winner |
| World Cup 2026 | Third, hat-trick in the play-off | Winner |
| League titles | 1 (2025โ26) | 2 (2024โ25, 2025โ26) |
Yamal has the bigger honours and the higher ceiling. Saka is the more proven Premier League asset and the safer fantasy pick in an English game.
Did you know: Bukayo Saka
- He was born in Ealing, London, in 2001 to Nigerian parents and made his Arsenal debut in the Europa League against Vorskla Poltava in November 2018.
- He won the 2019โ20 FA Cup, then the 2025โ26 Premier League title. Arsenal also reached the 2025โ26 Champions League final.
- He was Arsenal's Player of the Season in 2020โ21 and 2021โ22, and PFA Young Player of the Year in 2022โ23.
- He was England's Men's Player of the Year in 2021โ22 and 2022โ23.
Did you know: Lamine Yamal
- He became the youngest player ever to represent Spain's senior team, making his debut at 16.
- At Euro 2024 he became the youngest scorer in the tournament's history, won the Young Player Award, and Spain lifted their fourth title.
- He was the youngest player ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or at 17, finished as runner-up in 2025 at 18, and came third in 2026 behind Harry Kane and Kylian Mbappรฉ.
- He won the Kopa Trophy for the world's best young player in 2024, 2025 and 2026, the first player to win it three times.
Quick quiz: Bukayo Saka and Lamine Yamal
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โ Frequently Asked Questions
How many goals did Bukayo Saka score in World Cup 2026? +
Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals at World Cup 2026 in 7 appearances. The tournament ended on July 19, 2026 with Spain beating Argentina in the final.
How many international caps does Bukayo Saka have? +
Bukayo Saka has earned 59 international caps and scored 19 goals for England.
Who performed better at WC 2026, Bukayo Saka or Lamine Yamal? +
Bukayo Saka and Lamine Yamal were both World Cup 2026 stars. Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals while Lamine Yamal scored 1 goal at the tournament. Use the tabs above to compare their WC 2026, Career and Club Season stats.
What are Lamine Yamal's international stats? +
Lamine Yamal has 37 international caps and 11 career international goals for Spain.
What club did Lamine Yamal play for this season? +
In the 2026 club season, Lamine Yamal scored 10 goals and provided 7 assists in 11 appearances. They play for Spain.
Bukayo Saka vs Lamine Yamal: Stats Overview
Bukayo Saka (๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England, Forward) and Lamine Yamal (๐ช๐ธ Spain, Forward) are both World Cup 2026 players. The tournament ran from June 11 to July 19, 2026, with Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. Bukayo Saka has 59 international caps and 19 career international goals, while Lamine Yamal has 37 caps and 11 international goals.
In the 2026/27 club season, Bukayo Saka scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists in 7 appearances, while Lamine Yamal scored 10 goals and 7 assists in 11 apps. Use the tabs above to see their World Cup 2026, Career and Club Season stats side by side.