Vinicius is regarded as one of the best footballers in recent seasons. The Brazilian has been a crucial part of Real Madrid’s title-winning team in recent years. He achieved an impressive total of 18 goals and 18 assists for Real Madrid in the just-concluded season. In addition to his scoring and playmaking abilities, Vinicius is known for his exceptional speed and skill, making him a nightmare for defenders.
Saka, on the other hand, is emerging as one of the best young talents in the sport. The English prodigy played a vital role in Arsenal’s challenging squad for the Premier League title in the recently concluded season. Saka also showcased his excellent form in the 2022 World Cup, scoring three goals in that prestigious tournament. Moreover, after a seven-year absence, Arsenal has finally secured a spot in the Champions League, which means we may witness a face-off between Saka and Vinicius. In this article, we’re going to look at how both players compare in terms of stats.
2022/2023 Season Comparison
Let’s examine the performance of both players during the 2022/2023 season and compare their stats.
Vinicius Jr vs Bukayo Saka Stats
Who is Better in the 2022/2023 Season, Vinicius Jr or Saka?
Based on the stats from the picture above:
- Vinicius’s progressive carries, which means how often a player moves the ball forward significantly, are better than 99.5% of players. Saka’s progressive carries are better than 86.9% of players.
- Vinicius has a successful dribble rate better than 98.2% of players. Saka has a successful dribble rate better than 86.7% of players.
- Vinicius’s non-penalty goals rate is higher than 93% of players, while Saka’s non-penalty goals rate is higher than 91.1% of players.
- Vinicius’s expected goals and assists rate is higher than 92.7% of players. Saka’s expected goals and assists rate is higher than 77.2% of players.
- Vinicius’s assists rate is better than 95.3% of players. Saka’s assists rate is better than 72.8% of players.
- Vinicius’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 92.4% of players per 90 minutes. Saka’s performance in creating key passes which lead to goal-scoring opportunities is better than about 56.5% of players per 90 minutes.
- Vinicius is more involved in offensive actions than 97.6% of players. Saka is more involved in offensive actions than 85.2% of players.
Vinicius and Saka Statistical Comparison (All Seasons)
| Saka(Arsenal) | Vinicius Jr(Real Madrid) | |
| Career Starts | 169 | 151 |
| Starts as Sub | 55 | 87 |
| Came on | 30 | 60 |
| Taken Off | 82 | 80 |
| Minutes Played | 14735 | 13752 |
| Career Goals | 48 | 50 |
| Career Assists | 40 | 42 |
Who Scored More Goals, Vinicius Jr or Saka?
When we look at the number of goals Vinicius and Saka have scored in their careers, Vinicius has scored more with 50 goals compared to Saka’s 48 goals. However, Vinicius has played fewer minutes and matches than Saka.
Who Has More Assist, Vinicius Jr or Saka?
When it comes to assists, Vinicius has the upper hand with 42 assists throughout his career, whereas Saka has provided 40 assists. And as mentioned above, Vinicius has played fewer minutes and matches than Saka. This just shows how incredibly good Vinicius is.
Who is better, Vinicius Jr or Saka?
Based on the statistics we have discussed, it is clear that Vinicius is the better player out of the two. Despite having played fewer minutes throughout his career, Vinicius is still ahead of Saka in terms of goals and assists.
FAQs
How many goals did Vinicius Jr score this season?
Vinicius scored 21 times in the 2022/2023 season. He has 10 goals in La Liga, 7 in the UEFA Champions League, 3 in Copa del Rey, and 1 in the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
How many assists does Vinicius Jr have this season?
Vinicius has 20 assists in the 2022/2023 season. He has 9 in La Liga, 5 in the UEFA Champions League, 3 in Copa del Rey, 2 in the FIFA World Cup, and 1 in the UEFA Super Cup.
Final Thoughts
Overall, Vinicius is a significantly superior player to Saka. They may be similar in terms of goals and assists, but Vinicius possesses a wider range of skills and abilities that make him a better player overall. The statistics presented in the first picture clearly demonstrate Vinicius’s lethal nature and his considerable lead over Saka. While Saka’s stats are certainly impressive, Vinicius remains significantly ahead of him at present.
