Benjamin Sesko

MUN

• #30 • Center Forward

Benjamin Sesko

MUN

• #30 • Center Forward

Nationality

Slovenia

Position

Center Forward

Role

Playmaking Forward

Birthdate (Age)

May 31, 2003 (23)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

6'5"

Weight

187 lb

Club

Man Utd

League

Premier League

Ranking

Champions League

2026/2027 All matches

Overall grade

57.9

336/524

Impact score

7.9

38/524

Forward rank

39th

39/170

All rank

83rd

83/524

Grades

Key Grades

2026/2027 Champions League

Overall

103rd/168 FWD

57.9

Shooting

41st/107 FWD

Passing

142nd/165 FWD

57.5

Tackle Resistance

90th/149 FWD

63.2

Aerial Duel

81st/139 FWD

59.8

Headed Shooting

N/A

Overall Grades by game

2026/2027 Champions League

Metrics

Key Metrics

2026/2027 Champions League

Appearances

Minutes

Goals

Assists

Upcoming matches

Elland Road • USA Network

Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia • Paramount+, ViX

News

Sep 25, 2026

Requires time to recover

Sesko (shin) underwent another assessment at Carrington this week as he continues his recovery from an atypical injury that requires time to heal, according to Slovenia manager Bostjan Cesar, per Steven Railston. "He needs time, he needs good rehabilitation - and Slovenia needs him too, once he is fully healthy."

Analysis: Sesko remains without a firm return timeline, with Slovenia manager Bostjan Cesar's comments suggesting the striker will need a patient rehabilitation process before returning to action. He had already withdrawn from Slovenia duty after missing the match against Fulham, allowing him to remain with Manchester United and focus on his recovery. Sesko had scored twice across his previous four appearances in all competitions before the setback, while Matheus Cunha or Bryan Mbeumo could continue through the middle during his absence.

Sep 9, 2026

Pushing for starting role

Sesko is in contention to start Thursday's Champions League clash against Sabah after scoring off the bench against Everton on Sunday, according to coach Michael Carrick. "Ben is close, obviously. He's obviously getting closer and closer. He missed a lot, since the Liverpool game [last season], it's a long time to miss. We had to manage it and get him fit, he trained three-and-a-bit weeks fully, with no restrictions."

Analysis: Sesko strengthened his case for a starting role by scoring after coming off the bench against Everton, continuing his progress following a lengthy absence. The striker has now trained without restrictions for more than three weeks and appears ready for an increased workload. With United facing three matches in quick succession, manager Michael Carrick is expected to rotate his attacking options, giving Sesko a realistic chance of entering the starting XI against Sabah.