Benjamin Sesko: Bio, Career, Summary, Stats, Trophies and News

Benjamin Sesko Family and Early Life

Benjamin Sesko was born on 31 May 2003 to Ales Sesko (father) and Sladana Lazic (mother). He also has a sister by the name of Zala Sesko. Sesko had limited means of pastimes in the secluded town where he was born; thus, football quickly became an escape and an irredeemable passion. Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko family backed him to pursue the sport as his father was a goalkeeper and a local hero for the town's club. The Slovenian followed his father's footsteps but not his destiny, as he joined the Radece football club, rising among the ranks, and improving his skillset, adding key elements like pace, physicality, and game sense to his arsenal.

Subsequently, he joined Europe through RB Salzburg, who almost immediately loaned him to FC Liefering, where he competed in the Austrian second division to obtain some much-needed playing time. Unfazed by these transitions, in the 2021 season, he scored a staggering 21 goals in 29 matches, which compelled Salzburg to give him his much-awaited first team break. Once he broke through the ranks at Salzburg, who are known for their amalgamation of top-talented youngsters across Europe, his stock and desire to perform reached new heights. He scored goals, provided assists, and dominated the league with Salzburg, which caught the eyes of several top clubs, ultimately resulting in his transfer to RB Leipzig.

Benjamin Sesko Net Worth

Benjamin Sesko net worth is estimated to fall between 4-8 million GBP mark, amassed through playing for top teams like RB Salzburg and RB Leipzig. This figure represents Benjamin Sesko contract earnings, performance bonuses, as well as earnings through brand endorsements. This figure could be higher if the earning from trophies, social media, and family inheritance is taken into account. He recently extended his contract with RB Leipzig until 2029, which makes him liable for 5 further years of a hefty paycheck. Benjamin Sesko has a transfer valuation of around 60 million euros at the moment. However, a possible move to Manchester United has positively impacted Benjamin Sesko net worth, though we have to wait for final figures to be out.

Benjamin Sesko Salary and Contract Details

The ex-RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko annual salary is 8,000,00 Euros, which will be increased if he decides to join one of the richest clubs in the world, Manchester United. Additionally, Benjamin Sesko weekly salary of 153,846 Euros will also be affected due to his move to England to be part of a team which is ranked 7th in our list of most supported clubs in the world. Here is a table containing complete details of Benjamin Sesko Contract.

Playing Style and Strengths

Slovenian striker Benjamin Sesko is a powerful player, ready to compete head-on in any battle on the pitch. Benjamin Sesko height and muscular build make him ideal for the role of a reference point up top, which helps his team to bring the ball up the pitch through him by either long balls finding him or by him flicking on second balls to oncoming runners in the midfield.

Sesko is not a traditional fox-in-the-box type of striker, which allows him to interact with the team in cohesion. He creates opportunities through 1 touch layoffs with teammates and running on weighted through balls from the midfield, however, his powerful running with the ball, combined with nimble feet, allows him to run channels on the wing, creating opportunities for himself without assistance. Thus, Benjamin Sesko is rightly valued for his multi-faceted skillset, the cherry on the top of which is his incredible shot range of outside-the-box power shots, chipped shots, and even finesse shots to punish the opponent team. His playing style has not just helped his club but also Benjamin Sesko national team, Slovenia.

Benjamin Sesko Partner

No information regarding Benjamin Sesko’s relationships has been disclosed online as he likes to keep curtains on his private life private. However, he reportedly is dating Anita Vidovic, a 26-year-old university student from Slovenia, though there is no such confirmation of Benjamin Sesko Girlfriend.

Benjamin Sesko Awards and Achievements

Manchester United's current signing Benjamin Sesko is a striker who continuously challenges himself at the highest level. His dedication and skills have led him to be the deciding factor in many important games, owing to which he has been lauded with plenty of personal and team awards. Benjamin Sesko awards include Slovenian Footballer of the Year in 2022. Before this, he had won 3 consecutive Slovenian Youth Footballer of the Year awards in 2021, 2022, and 2023. His five-goal-scoring cup campaign made him the Austrian top scorer in 2021-2022, leading his team to the cup win. Proving that all the buzz around him is not just smoke, he ranked 8th in the Golden Boy award of 2023 and became the Transfer market Player of the Season (Austria) for that season.