Strength
Benjamin Sesko is emerging as one of the most complete centre-forwards in Europe. Since the age of 16, he has been in the target of many top clubs thanks to his height of 1m93, outstanding physical strength and a harmonious combination of strength, technique and skillful mobility.
At the age of 22, Sesko has shown the qualities of a true "number 9" - both an ideal destination for crosses and sophisticated enough to handle the ball in a narrow range.
Sesko not only benefits from air combat but also knows how to exploit the space in the airfield, taking advantage of long legs to penetrate the defense. His ability to cover, time, earn free kicks and his increasingly progressive playing style has turned Sesko into a reliable target striker.
With delicate touches, flickers, layoffs and short coordination under pressure, he helped the team maintain control in high areas. Although not a typical "sprint" striker, Sesko still has a maximum speed of 34.9 km/h. This is an impressive number for a tall striker, capable of threatening any high defense.
However, Sesko's most significant progress has probably come in the final third. He has scored double figures in three consecutive seasons.
Despite scoring just 14 and 13 goals in the last two seasons - a modest number compared to top strikers who often surpass the 30-goal mark - Sesko's performance has shown a solid foundation, along with improved performance and confidence.
Sesko is not yet a top striker in Europe, but has possessed powerful shots and high accuracy, especially with his right foot. Sesko can challenge goalkeepers from many angles and distances, although most of the goals come from a distance of 8-12m, often in a slightlyfavorable position compared to the center.
In front of the goal, Sesko appeared agile, good at adjusting his posture to launch an immediate shot without having to touch the ball further. This determination helps him dominate in tight spaces and even when finishing from a distance.
In addition, the Slovene striker is also quick to seize opportunities from high-ball or second-ball moves - an instinctive factor that many recent Man United strikers have lacked.
Weaknesses
Like most other young strikers, Sesko still has many areas to improve, especially his ability to make decisions in the final third of the pitch.
Although he possesses a better dribbling technique than most other strikers, he sometimes chooses the wrong time to face the defender, shoot or pass the ball to his teammates.
On average last season, Sesko only had 2.24 shots per 90 minutes - a number that could increase significantly given his finishing quality. The number of shots per game is about 3.0 or even higher, which is completely feasible for such a beneficial striker.
Sesko's duels winning rate was also quite modest, reaching only 33% last season - lower than expected for a player with outstanding physique and strength. The reason partly comes from the playing style being more technical, using the time rather than physical collisions.
However, in the Premier League, where duels are a continuous occurrence, determination will be the key factor for the Slovenia striker to adapt and succeed.
Another problem is the scoring tempo. Although overall he is still stable, Sesko often " shoots" with each series of matches. Last season, he went through two consecutive stages of 6 consecutive matches without scoring. This is a sign that the 22-year-old striker is still learning to maintain his form and confidence throughout the season.
