Benjamin Šeško, aged 21, hails from Slovenia. He is an established professional footballer who primarily functions as a forward striker for RB Leipzig. A lofty figure on the pitch at 6ft 4in (1.95m) and weighing in at 13st 5lb (85kg), Šeško sports the number 30 jersey and has instilled pride in the heart of his homeland by representing the Slovenia national team.
In the realm of football economics, Šeško's current market value orbits close to £42.5m, according to Transfermarkt. His commitment to RB Leipzig is cemented for 4 years and 6 months more, with a contract set to expire only by 30 June 2029.
Šeško's journey into professional football commenced in July 2017 when he joined Domžale in the PrvaLiga in Slovenia as a trainee. His performance and potential caught the attention of Austrian team Red Bull Salzburg, prompting a transfer worth approximately £2.3m in July 2019.
Progressing from one first team appearance in the 2020 - 2021 season at Red Bull Salzburg, Šeško gained momentum in the subsequent seasons. He made 24 first team appearances and scored five league goals in the 2021 - 2022 season, and further improved his performance by scoring 16 goals in 30 first team appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season.
Undoubtedly an asset to his team, Šeško was loaned to FC Liefering in the 2. Liga in Austria in July 2019. His debut season performances rippled through the league as he scored one goal in 15 first team appearances for the 2019 - 2020 season. Demonstrating his prowess as a striker, he scored a whopping 20 goals in 29 first team appearances in the 2020 - 2021 season.
Following his loan stint at FC Liefering, Šeško returned to Red Bull Salzburg continuing his successful form. An opportunity for an upward move presented itself in July 2023 when Šeško transferred to RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga in Germany for a substantial fee of around £20m. He marked his presence by scoring 14 goals in 31 first team appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season, and in the current season, he has scored eight goals in 17 league matches to date.
Šeško's performances on the international stage have been equally impressive. He has played in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for RB Leipzig, Euro 2024 for Slovenia, Euro Qualifiers 2022 - 2024 for Slovenia, and the Nations League 2024 - 2025 for Slovenia, resulting in a total of 14 goals over these tournaments. Testament to his talent and tenacity, Šeško continues to rise in the ranks of professional football, pulling his weight and then some on the pitch.
