{"id":12500,"date":"2026-06-04T14:18:01","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=12500"},"modified":"2026-06-04T14:18:01","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T14:18:01","slug":"bacary-sagna-claims-surprise-arsenal-star-has-been-best-player-in-the-world-this-season-football","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/8657085.xyz\/?p=12500","title":{"rendered":"Bacary Sagna claims surprise Arsenal star has been best player in the world this season | Football"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 160px; gap: 2px; width: 460px; background: #eee; padding: 2px;\">\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u6574\u884c\u5bbd\u5e7f\u544a -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876674\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"grid-column: 1\/-1; width: 460px; height: 90px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876676\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u5de6\u4fa7\u7ad6\u6392 -->\r\n  <div style=\"height: 250px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876672\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div style=\"height: 500px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876680\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- \u53f3\u4fa7\u6469\u5929\u697c\uff08\u548c\u5de6\u4fa7\u5b8c\u5168\u5bf9\u9f50\uff09 -->\r\n  <div style=\"grid-row: 3\/5; height: 750px; background: #ccc; display: grid; place-items: center;\">\r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e2\" data-zoneid=\"5876678\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <script async type=\"application\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.magsrv.com\/ad-provider.js\"><\/script> \r\n <ins class=\"eas6a97888e6\" data-zoneid=\"5876682\"><\/ins> \r\n <script>(AdProvider = window.AdProvider || []).push({\"serve\": {}});<\/script>\r\n<\/div><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-1252206923.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28647259\" alt=\"Manchester City v Arsenal FC - Premier League\" decoding=\"sync\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Bacary Sagna never won the Premier League in seven seasons at Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Former Arsenal defender Bacary Sagna has made the remarkable claim that current Gunners star Jurrien Timber has been the best player in the world this season.<\/p>\n<p>Arsenal have had a fantastic season, winning the Premier League for the first time in 22 year and narrowly missing out on their first ever Champions League triumph.<\/p>\n<p>Timber has certainly been hailed for his performances, but even in the Arsenal side it has been Declan Rice and David Raya who have been touted for indivudual awards ahead of the Dutchman.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United\u2019s Bruno Fernandes won the Premier League Player of the Season, while Barcelona\u2019s Raphinha won the same award in La Liga.<\/p>\n<div class=\"factbox\" data-ico=\"factbox_article\" data-track-module=\"factbox_article\">\n<h2 class=\"factbox-title\">\n\t\t\t\tAll the World Cup action\t\t\t<\/h2>\n<div class=\"factbox-content\">\n<p>Get everything you need to know about the World Cup \u2013 England updates, the games to watch and stories you missed \u2013 in five minutes, at 1pm, every day. Sign up here.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Inter\u2019s Federico Dimarco won Serie A MVP, Bayern Munich\u2019s Michael Olise won Bundesliga Player of the Season and PSG\u2019s Ousmane Dembele got the nod in Ligue 1.<\/p>\n<p>However, Sagna reckons Timber has done more than any of those stars, outperforming everyone on the planet this season.<\/p>\n<p>For me, Timber is the Player of the Season for Arsenal,\u2019 Sagna told Vegas Insider. \u2018He has been very solid. Going forward one on one has been good and he is probably the most consistent player in the team. He always delivers and he is just super consistent.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/GettyImages-2278249697.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28647308\" alt=\"Paris Saint-Germain v Arsenal FC - UEFA Champions League Final 2026\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Jurrien Timber did have a very good season at right-back for Arsenal (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018If I have to give an award to the best player of the season in the whole world, I would give it to Timber.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Sagna, who played 284 times for Arsenal from 2007-14 but didn\u2019t win the Premier League, did also have high praise for Rice, saying he is in the top three in his position in the world.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018To define a player as the best player is tough, because there is a lot of competition out there. Everyone has different characteristics. But surely, Rice is in the top three in his position,\u2019 said the 65-cap France international.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_297925397-9819.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28484567\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Declan Rice of Arsenal celebrates after the team's victory in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Declan Rice has been vital for the Gunners on their way to the league title (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u2018His physical presence is incredible. He is maybe not that type of player who is shining all the time, but he is always in the right spot at the right time. He is stopping the counter attacks and is reading the game perfectly.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I saw some people talking about him only playing sideways and backway but I think he is not about stats. He is about reading the game and he reads the situations perfectly. He is putting himself in situations that other players don\u2019t do and he is always fighting and running.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I think his understanding of the game is among the best in his position.\u2019<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"430\" src=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/SEI_297919635-e9a3.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=646\" class=\"article-image wp-image-28500722\" alt=\"LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 18: Leandro Trossard of Arsenal reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Burnley at Emirates Stadium on May 18, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\/>\t<\/div><figcaption>Leandro Trossard featured regularly on the left wing last season (Picture: Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Sagna may have been getting carried away at several points here, including claiming that Arsenal do not need to strengthen in any areas, including left wing where they have bene strongly linked with making a signing.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I am pleased with [Leandro] Trossard and [Gabriel] Martinelli. Let\u2019s not forget Martinelli is 24. He\u2019s still very young and he will still improve and having Trossard in front of him will bring competition.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Trossard as well, he\u2019s been scoring vital goals. I think he\u2019s been really good and having a major impact. I don\u2019t see the need for anyone else.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018Honestly, the way I see the team now, they don\u2019t need to add any players.\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Jeremy Monga makes decision over Arsenal transfer after Chelsea and Manchester United talks<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Arsenal offered chance to sign \u00a343m winger after Manchester United approach<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"metro-more-link\"><svg><title>Arrow<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#common-right-arrow\" href=\"#common-right-arrow\"\/><\/svg><span class=\"mor-link\" data-track-module=\"mor-link_article\">MORE: Emile Heskey predicts where Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool will finish next season<\/span><\/p>\n<section id=\"share-buttons-bottom\" class=\"share-buttons share-buttons-bottom\">\n\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Comment now<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-comment\" href=\"#social-comment\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-comments__label\">Comments<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<span><svg><title>Add Metro as a Preferred Source on Google<\/title>\n<use xlink:href=\"#social-preferred-source\" href=\"#social-preferred-source\"\/><\/svg><\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"share-bar-preferred-source__label\">Add as preferred source<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/section>\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card accent--sport\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-end-card__inner\">\n<h4>Football Newsletter<\/h4>\n<p>Sign up and tell us which team you support to get personalised updates about your club.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- \u603b\u5bb9\u5668\uff1a\u6700\u5927\u5bbd908px Grid\u7d27\u51d1\u5e03\u5c40 -->\r\n<div style=\"display: grid; 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