Arsenal in talks to sign "one of the best players in the world" & he's just like Saka - opinion

his game is outstanding”.

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Interestingly, there can be a statistical comparison made between Raphinha and Saka via FBref. Both left-footed wide players, the pair have impressive creative passing stats this term. Per 90 minutes, the Brazil star averages 3.53 key passes, with the Arsenal winger averaging 3.04 key passes.

Raphinha vs. Saka key stats 2024/25

Stat (per 90)

Raphinha

Saka

Key passes

3.53

3.04

Passes into penalty area

1.86

2.03

Progressive passes

4.68

3.91

Progressive carries

3.33

5.07

Goals and assists

1.09

1.09

Stats from FBref

Not only would the Gunners be getting another player who can create chances, but someone who can fashion goalscoring opportunities from all sorts of scenarios. The Barca star averages 5.89 shot-creating actions and 0.96 goal-creating actions. That is slightly less than Saka, who averages 6.43 shot-creating actions and 1.52 goal-creating actions.

Signing Raphinha seems like a no-brainer if the deal is possible for Arsenal. He was once described as "one of the best players in the world" by former manager Xavi, and he certainly has the numbers to back that up. The Brazilian could be the man to come in and help drive the Gunners back up the table.

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