• Name: Benjamin Šeško

• Age: 21 (Born 31 May 2003)

• Height: 1.95 m

• Nationality: Slovenian

• Position: Centre Forward

• Current Club: RB Leipzig (Shirt Number 30)

• Contract: Extended until 2029, with a variable release clause

• 2024/25 Season Stats: 21 goals in all competitions

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Career Overview

Benjamin Šeško is a Slovenian international striker recognized as one of the most promising young forwards in European football. He began his football journey at his hometown club Radeče at just seven years old, before progressing through several Slovenian youth teams, including Rudar Trbovlje, Krško (where he scored an astonishing 59 goals in 23 games for the U15s), and Domžale (1,4,5).

At 16, Šeško signed with Red Bull Salzburg, a club renowned for developing elite talent. He was initially loaned to FC Liefering, Salzburg’s feeder team, where he netted 21 goals in 29 appearances in Austria’s second division (2,5). His prolific form earned him a promotion to Salzburg’s first team, where he won three Austrian Bundesliga titles and an Austrian Cup, scoring 16 goals in his standout 2022/23 season (2,5).

In 2023, Šeško joined RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga for a reported €24 million (2). He quickly adapted to German football, scoring crucial goals against top teams and establishing himself as Leipzig’s main attacking threat. His performances in both the Bundesliga and Champions League have drawn comparisons to Erling Haaland, thanks to his combination of size, speed, and technical ability (4,5).

2024/25 Season Highlights

• Scored 21 goals in all competitions, with 13 in the Bundesliga, ranking ninth in the league’s top scorers (1).

• Provided five assists, making him one of Leipzig’s leading creators this season (1).

• Registered 66 shots, the second-most on the team, and contributed 18 key passes leading to shots (1).

• Featured in 30 of 33 league matches as a starter, demonstrating his importance to the squad (1).

• Notable for his high work rate, Šeško completed 875 sprints this season, ranking seventh in the Bundesliga (1).

Playing Style and Strengths

Šeško is a complete striker who blends the physical presence of a traditional target man with the agility and movement of a modern forward. Standing at 1.95 m, he excels in aerial duels and uses his strength to hold up play. He is equally comfortable running in behind defenses, finishing with both feet, and linking up with teammates in attacking moves (4, 5).

His speed and stamina make him a constant threat on the counterattack, while his technical skills allow him to contribute creatively as well as score goals. Šeško’s versatility and all-round game have made him a nightmare for defenders and a key asset for Leipzig’s high-pressing, attacking style (5).

International Career

Šeško is a regular for the Slovenia national team, having already earned 39 caps and scored 16 goals by age 21 (4). He became the youngest player and youngest goalscorer in Slovenia’s senior team history, debuting at 18 and scoring his first international goal in October 2021 (2).

Honours and Achievements

• 3× Austrian Bundesliga Champion (with Red Bull Salzburg)

• 1× Austrian Cup Winner

• 1× German Supercup Winner (with RB Leipzig, 2023) (1)

• Youngest player to score in seven consecutive Bundesliga games (20 years, 353 days).

Summary

Benjamin Šeško is one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers, combining height, athleticism, and technical skill. After a rapid rise through the ranks in Slovenia and Austria, he has established himself as a star at RB Leipzig and for the Slovenian national team, with a contract that secures his future at the top level until 2029 (2,1,5).