RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko has attracted the attention of the top Premier League clubs including Arsenal who are looking to sign a new attacker.
The Gunners are reportedly the leading contenders to the sign Bundesliga star this summer.
Mikel Arteta’s side are not alone in the race to sign the RB Leipzig front man with their Premier League rivals Manchester United also in the race.
We take a closer look at his background, his playing style, his stats and what he can offer to any club who sign him this summer.
Who is Benjamin Sesko? Background and early career
Sesko is a Slovenian professional footballer known for his height, pace, and clinical finishing.
He plays as a striker for RB Leipzig in the German Bundesliga and the Slovenia national team.
Often compared to Erling Haaland due to his physical attributes and playing style, Sesko is considered one of Europe’s most promising young forwards.
He played for several Slovenian youth clubs including Radede, Rudar Trbovlje, and Domzale.
In 2019, at just 16 years old, he signed for Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, a club renowned for developing young talent.
Initially, he played for Salzburg’s feeder team FC Liefering, in Austria’s second division, where he impressed with his goal-scoring ability. He scored 21 goals in 29 games in the Austrian second division, drawing widespread attention.
After being promoted to the senior team, he contributed with goals and assists in domestic and European competition, continuing his steady rise.
He officially joined Leipzig in 2023, as part of Red Bull’s internal talent pipeline, stepping up to the Bundesliga and showcasing his talents at a higher level.
Career stats and achievements
Sesko has a brilliant goal scoring record for the German club and it is not a surprise to see some of the top clubs looking to sign him.
He moved to RB Leipzig in 2023, continuing his development within the Red Bull football system.
He has made 38 appearances for the German club, scoring 18 goals and assisting 5 more.
Club
Years
Appearances
Goals
Assists
FC Liefering
2019 – 2021
44
22
6
RB Salzburg
2021- 2023
55
21
8
RB Leipzig
2023 – Present
87
39
8
RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko…..
