Manchester United starlet Benjamin Sesko is quietly putting together an impressive debut campaign that deserves far more recognition.
Yet despite his steady impact, pundits have been quick to criticise, often judging him through a harsh and arguably unfair lens, something clearly reflected in Roy Keane’s pointed remarks yesterday.
Yes, his first touch can be inconsistent at times, but at just 22 years of age, he remains a raw talent with the prime years of his career still ahead of him.
While opinions and commentary can be shaped by bias, statistics rarely lie. For a striker, the ultimate currency is goals.
Sesko has netted seven times in all competitions this season, with six of those strikes coming in the Premier League.
He has featured in 21 league games but played only 1,101 minutes.
That means he scores once every 184 minutes in the English top flight, a return far more efficient than many realise.
Manchester UnitedBetter than Viktor Gyokeres: Why Benjamin Sesko is quietly enjoying a superb first season at Man Unitedby Sanidhya Bhardwaj13 February 2026
Manchester United starlet Benjamin Sesko is quietly putting together an impressive debut campaign that deserves far more recognition.
Yet despite his steady impact, pundits have been quick to criticise, often judging him through a harsh and arguably unfair lens, something clearly reflected in Roy Keane’s pointed remarks yesterday.
Yes, his first touch can be inconsistent at times, but at just 22 years of age, he remains a raw talent with the prime years of his career still ahead of him.
While opinions and commentary can be shaped by bias, statistics rarely lie. For a striker, the ultimate currency is goals.
Sesko has netted seven times in all competitions this season, with six of those strikes coming in the Premier League.
He has featured in 21 league games but played only 1,101 minutes.
That means he scores once every 184 minutes in the English top flight, a return far more efficient than many realise.
Among strikers playing in the Premier League for the first time this season, only Liverpool’s Hugo Ekitike boasts a superior record, averaging 152 minutes per goal.
Viktor Gyokeres sits third in that ranking with eight goals from 1,581 minutes, though two of those efforts came from the penalty spot.
Strip away spot-kicks, and Gyokeres would fall to the bottom of this list, even behind Nick Woltemade, who requires 204 minutes per goal.
On the surface, Sesko’s numbers may not leap off the page, especially with United set to play only 40 matches this season.
Dig deeper, and his efficiency tells a far more compelling story.
Sesko is one of the best emerging strikers in Europe and his recent thunderous finishes against Fulham and West Ham United offered a glimpse of his immense potential.
Signed for an initial fee of £66.3 million, the Slovenian must continue to train hard and improve his skills.
Playing for United requires not only talent but also mental toughness.
He is in a good space and is already meeting the expectations of sensible stakeholders.
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