Benjamin Sesko Looks Up to Manchester United Legend Zlatan Ibrahimovic

Manchester United's revamped offense had a successful season, with all three summer recruits managing to score over 10 goals in their inaugural year. This impressive feat, largely thanks to Bruno Fernandes' outstanding playmaking abilities, helped the Red Devils secure a third-place finish in the Premier League and qualify for next season's Champions League. The arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both experienced in the Premier League, justified INEOS's substantial investment. However, signing Benjamin Sesko came with some risk, reminiscent of past attempts with less seasoned strikers.

Despite initial skepticism, the Slovenian striker has silenced his doubters, netting 12 goals across all competitions in his debut season. Fans are eagerly anticipating his performance next season as he becomes more attuned to the league's intensity and physical demands. In a recent conversation with GivemeSport, the former RB Leipzig player shared who inspires him on the pitch.

Sesko cited the legendary Zlatan Ibrahimovic as his footballing idol, stating, “My idol is Ibrahimovic, Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Great player, of course. He was amazing. I looked at him a lot, but not just him.” He expressed admiration not only for Ibrahimovic's skills and goals but for the overall essence of football that he aimed to replicate during his training sessions.

There are clear similarities between Sesko and Ibrahimovic. Both players share notable height, yet Sesko also exhibits agility and excellent ball control, allowing him to score a variety of goals—traits that Ibrahimovic was renowned for during his time at United. Ibrahimovic's stint at Old Trafford was memorable; he scored 28 goals in 46 matches, contributing to the club's triumphs in the Carabao Cup and the Europa League before departing for Major League Soccer due to a severe knee injury. Fans will be hoping that Sesko can follow in the footsteps of his idol and achieve similar scoring success in the future.