Born in Radece, a quiet town in Slovenia, Sesko’s story isn’t built on hype. It’s built on hours. Hours in the gym. Hours on the pitch. Hours watching Zlatan clips and turning ambition into obsession.
He wasn’t born into a football factory. He built his own.At 15, he left home to chase minutes in Austria. At 17, he was tearing up the Austrian Bundesliga with Red Bull Salzburg. At 19, he scored in the German Supercup for Leipzig. And now, at 22, he’s got 100 career goals, links to Premier League giants, and a reputation as one of Europe’s most complete strikers.
He’s tall like a target man, but he moves like a winger. He’s clinical in front of goal, yet intelligent enough to drop deep and link play. He’s got a predator’s instinct and a team player’s humility.
What the Football World Is Saying
🗣️ Jürgen Klopp: “He has incredible skillset, incredible potential—so I’m happy that we have him.”
🗣️ Marcel Schäfer: “In my opinion, he’s a complete striker. He’s tall, quick, good in the air—and can shoot with both feet.”
🗣️ Yussuf Poulsen: “The best striker I’ve played with… he has everything a top No. 9 needs.”
🗣️Gary Neville: “He’s got so much potential… and staying at Leipzig is smart. He can grow without the spotlight.”
🗣️ TalkSport: “Benjamin Šeško idolised Zlatan Ibrahimović—is better than Erling Haaland…”
Player Profile
Full Name: Benjamin Sesko
Date of Birth: May 31, 2003 (22)
Place of Birth: Radece, Slovenia
Nationality: Slovenia
Height: 1.95m
Preferred Foot: Right
Position: Centre Forward
- Club: RB Leipzig
What Makes Sesko Special
🔹 Aerial Threat with Timing: Standing 6’5”, Sesko dominates in the air. But it’s not just height—it’s how he uses it. He times his jumps, muscles off defenders, and wins duels like a seasoned veteran.
🔹 Agility in a Giant’s Frame: For his size, he’s alarmingly agile. Sesko turns defenders with quick feet, controls balls on the spin, and surprises with close control in tight spaces.
🔹 Two-Footed Finisher: He doesn’t panic in the box. Whether it’s a calm one-on-one, a curling shot from distance, or a volley on the run—Šeško strikes clean with either foot.
🔹 Smart Movement: Sesko doesn’t just stand and wait. He drifts wide, drops deep, or darts behind the line—always asking questions, always available.
🔹 Pressing Presence: With long strides and tireless energy, Sesko presses high, tracks back, and forces defenders into mistakes. He’s not just a scorer. He’s a system disruptor.
Achievements
Austrian Bundesliga: 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
Austrian Cup: 2021–22
DFL-Supercup: 2023
OBF Cup Top Goal Scorer: 2022
Slovenian Footballer of the Year: 2022
Slovenian Youth Footballer of the Year: 2021, 2022, 2023
Final Words
Not just to the world, but to himself.
