“English People Get Too Excited About Their Players” – Pundit Insists Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka Is Not Better Than Kylian Mbappé or Real Madrid Star
A football pundit has stirred debate this week by claiming that English fans are overhyping their national stars, particularly Bukayo Saka, and insisted the Arsenal winger is not on the same level as global icons like Kylian Mbappé or top talent from Real Madrid.
During a heated discussion on a popular football talk show, the pundit said:
“English people get too excited about their players. Saka is a great young talent, no doubt — but let’s be honest, he’s not better than Mbappé. He’s not better than some of the players at Real Madrid either.”
The comments come at a time when Saka is enjoying another standout season with Arsenal, helping push the Gunners into the Premier League title race and impressing in the Champions League. Many fans and English media outlets have praised him as one of the best wingers in the world.
However, the pundit urged for a more realistic perspective:
“He’s doing well in England, but when you compare him to players who dominate at the very highest level – World Cups, Champions League finals – he still has a way to go. We’re talking about Mbappé, who was a World Cup winner at 19, and Real Madrid stars who’ve been decisive in elite games.”
The statement has sparked major reactions online. While some fans agree that English talent is often overhyped, others were quick to defend Saka, pointing to his consistency, maturity, and stats over the past two seasons.
Saka, just 22 years old, has already become a key player for both club and country. With the Euro 2024 tournament on the horizon, comparisons between international stars are heating up — and so is the debate about where Saka truly ranks.
One thing’s for sure: whether or not he’s “better than Mbappé,” Bukayo Saka is in the conversation — and that alone says a lot.