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Benjamin SESKO

Red Bull Salzburg

In a sentence

Although the18-year-old Slovenian striker has been hampered by a recurring thigh problem this season, he has been compared to former Red Bull Salzburg superstar striker Erling Haaland.

What they say

“He has all the ingredients to develop into an international class striker in the coming years. He has made huge progress in recent times”

Salzburg sporting director Christoph Freund

“For someone of his age, Benjamin Sesko is already bringing a lot to the table. He has proven his worth for both [Salzburg] and the Slovenian national team. He’s a complete player, but is still young

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