Arsenal have been linked to RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as Mikel Arteta aims to bolster his attack.
Sesko has been on Arsenal’s radar for some time with links between the club and the goalscorer not going away.
The Slovenian is tearing it up in the Bundesliga while the Gunners struggle to convert chances at the Emirates.
Arteta confirmed that Arsenal are active in the transfer market, signalling that work will be done before the window closes at the end of the month.
As links to Sesko continue to surround N5, here’s everything you need to know about the Arsenal target.
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How old is Benjamin Sesko?
Sesko was born in Radece Slovenia on May 31st 2003, making him 21-years-old at the time of writing.
How tall is Benjamin Sesko?
The forward stands at 1.95m tall, which makes him six foot and four inches in height.
What position does Benjamin Sesko play?
Sesko is a traditional number nine.
The striker has played as a centre-forward for the majority of his senior career, identified as RB Leipzig’s target man.
Benjamin Sesko’s speed
Despite being a robust figure, Sesko is very quick.
The Slovenian clocked a speed of 35.9 km/h at Euro 2024, making him a similar speed as Gabriel Martinelli, who clocked 35.6 km/h in the Premier League in 2024/25.
Benjamin Sesko’s history with basketball
Sesko has many strings to his bow and could’ve been a basketball player before he chose to focus on football.
The striker is an avid Dallas Mavericks fan and a column by I revealed that up until the age of 15, Sesko thought about playing for Slovenia’s national basketball team.
What clubs has Benjamin Sesko played for?
Sesko’s career started in Slovenia, where he represented NK Krsko and NK Domzale.
In 2019, the forward ventured to Austria, signing for RB Salzburg as well as embarking on a loan spell at FC Liefering.
In 2023, Sesko was picked up by RB Leipzig, commencing his Bundesliga career.
How many goals has Benjamin Sesko scored?
This season, Sesko has 13 goals in all competitions at the time of writing, adding to his tally at RB Leipzig.
| Club | Apps | Goals |
| RB Salzburg | 79 | 29 |
| FC Liefering | 44 | 22 |
| RB Leipzig | 67 | 31 |
| Slovenia (Intl) | 39 | 16 |
As seen above, Sesko has scored highly at every club he’s represented at senior level, as well as being a valued member of the Slovenian national team.
Benjamin Sesko goals and highlights
Sesko has scored some impressive goals in his career so far, here’s a look at a few of those.
Benjamin Sesko compared to Erling Haaland
Sesko’s profile has seen him compared to Manchester City star Erling Haaland, which is something the player commented on earlier in his career, via the Bundesliga’s official website.
“Such comparisons motivate me and give me energy, they do not represent pressure. I will listen and learn so I can be even better than he is,” Sesko said.
“My teammates at the club tell me that Haaland and I are very similar, especially in terms of speed. Most of them even tell me that I’m better than him!”
Benjamin Sesko Arsenal transfer
Arsenal’s chances of signing Sesko in January have come to light as the Gunners look to navigate through the remainder of the season without striker Gabriel Jesus.
It’s clear that Sesko would be a good fit for Arteta’s project, so much so that Arsenal invited the player’s representatives to the Emirates amid transfer links.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal push to finally sign Sesko, who is thriving in Germany.
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