The 2023-24 season is in the final phase. Several teams are competing for their league titles and others are looking to secure a spot in next season’s continental competition. For some teams, this is a chance to spot their weaknesses and look for a player who can become their game-changer in the upcoming season.
Some big teams in Europe are eyeing for a new No. 9 in the summer. Several players are rumoured to make a move this summer. One such player is RB Leipzig’s Slovenian forward, Benjamin Sesko. The youngster has been in the limelight since his performances for Red Bull Salzburg. Many clubs were eyeing a move for him. However, Leipzig had other plans and announced his arrival in August 2022.
Benjamin Sesko is playing regularly for the German club. He even featured in the UEFA Champions League. English Premier League clubs are the ones who have shown their interest in the 20-year-old forward. Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are in a three-horse race. Sesko is playing for the first time in a top-five league. Let’s take a look at why these top clubs have set their eyes on this young forward.
Leading Leipzig’s attack
Benjamin Sesko has played 1,822 minutes of football combined in the Champions League and the Bundesliga. The forward has led the line in every match for Leipzig. His progressive runs chart shows that the player likes to make these runs down the middle. Sesko has also completed a few dribbles in and around the penalty box.
The 20-year-old has given some all-around performances. He has made quite a few recoveries in the attacking half, with some resulting in dangerous ones. These recoveries often lead to a goal-scoring chance for the team.
Why clubs are in the hunt for Benjamin Sesko?
All clubs in the race for Benjamin Sesko are aiming for a regular goal-scorer. A player who can take their team out of touch situations by netting a goal in tough times. Sesko has scored 12 goals in the current season, with three coming in the last three games.
The forward averages 0.6 goals per 90 minutes. He takes around 2.67 shots per 90 minutes and the accuracy rate is on the higher side at 53.7%. All goals have been scored from inside the penalty box. We can observe that Sesko has found the corner of the net. His finishing is top-class this season.
This plot demonstrates the striker’s goal-scoring efficiency by comparing their expected goals to actual goals scored per 90 minutes. We can observe that Sesko is rated among the best for having a high xG rate and scoring goals.
In addition to this, the youngster also has an assist to his name. Sesko is not known for his creativity but his speed and skills have allowed him to create a few chances for his team. He looks for a runner and tries to get at the end of crosses by making runs into the box.
RB Leipzig might find it hard to keep Sesko next season. Sesko will also aim to go to a club that offers him more game time.
Visuals via TFA data viz engine