Is Benjamin Sesko on the verge of a breakthrough at RB Leipzig?

The highly talented forward has been decisive in the last few matches for Leipzig.

The 20-year-old Benjamin Sesko has been hailed as one of the biggest attacking talents in Europe at the moment. He set the pitch on fire for Red Bull Salzburg last season, and in the summer, he was brought to sister club RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga to take the next step in his career. The season has been a bit challenging for Sesko, who hasn't been able to secure a spot in Leipzig's starting lineup consistently. However, recently, he has been given the chance, and with three goals in the last three Bundesliga matches, he has once again started to showcase the goal-scoring form that makes him one of Europe's most promising talents.

Benjamin Sesko Bundesliga stats 2023/24: 
◉ 18 games
◉ 6 goals 
◉ 739 minutes played 
◉ 123 minutes per goal 
◉ 23 shots 
◉ 26.1% goal conversion 

Based on his playing time, a statistic of 123 minutes per goal is impressive. Additionally, having a goal conversion rate of 26.1% based on his attempts explains why he surpasses his expected goals (xG), which is at 3.6.

Sesko is reportedly said to have a release clause of around €50 million that becomes active in the summer. As a result, several top clubs such as Chelsea, Manchester United, and Arsenal are rumored to be keeping a close eye on him in the coming months.

Sesko has also scored two goals in the Champions League, and it seems that he is set to receive more playing time. It will be interesting to see if he can maintain his excellent goal-scoring form. There is no doubt that he has the potential to become a future top striker.