Career Timeline of Benjamin Šeško: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 1, 2026

How Benjamin Šeško built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Benjamin Šeško is a Slovenian professional footballer. He currently plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and represents the Slovenia national team. Šeško is known for his abilities as a forward.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2000: UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Šeško played in all four of Slovenia's matches in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, where the team advanced to the knockout stages for the first time since 2000.

2016: Transferred to Krško

In 2016, Šeško transferred to Krško, where he played for the under-15s and under-17s teams.

2018: Joined Domžale

In 2018, Šeško joined Domžale, where he stayed for one season.

June 2019: Signed contract with Red Bull Salzburg

On June 3, 2019, at the age of 16, Šeško signed a three-year professional contract with Red Bull Salzburg.

2019: Šeško joined Red Bull Salzburg

In 2019, at the age of 16, Šeško joined Red Bull Salzburg from Domžale. He was then loaned to FC Liefering for two seasons.

September 2020: Under-19 debut for Slovenia

In September 2020, Šeško made his under-19 debut for Slovenia in a friendly game against Austria.

2020: Moved to FC Liefering

In 2020, immediately after signing with Red Bull Salzburg, Šeško was moved to their farm club FC Liefering, competing in the Austrian Second League.

January 2021: First-team debut for Red Bull Salzburg

In January 2021, Benjamin Šeško made his first-team debut for Red Bull Salzburg. He went on to win three Austrian Bundesliga titles and one Austrian Cup with the team.

January 2021: Debut with Red Bull Salzburg

On January 30, 2021, Šeško debuted with Red Bull Salzburg in a 3–0 Austrian Football Bundesliga win over TSV Hartberg.

May 2021: Called up to Slovenia senior team

In May 2021, Šeško was called up to the Slovenia senior team for friendlies in June 2021.

June 2021: Debut for Slovenia

On June 1, 2021, Šeško debuted for Slovenia in a friendly tie with North Macedonia, becoming the youngest debutant in the national team.

October 2021: First goal for the national team

In October 2021, Šeško scored his first goal for the Slovenia national team, making him Slovenia's youngest ever goalscorer.

October 2021: First goal for Slovenia

On October 8, 2021, Šeško scored his first goal for Slovenia in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Malta, becoming Slovenia's youngest ever goalscorer.

August 2022: Agreement to join RB Leipzig

On August 9, 2022, RB Leipzig announced that Šeško would join them on 1 July 2023, on a five-year contract until 2028, for a reported transfer fee of around €24 million.

September 2022: UEFA Nations League B campaign

During the 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B campaign, Šeško helped Slovenia avoid relegation. On 24 September 2022, he scored the winning goal against Norway, and also scored against Sweden three days later.

2022: First goal for Slovenia

In October 2021, Šeško scored his first goal for Slovenia in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match against Malta, becoming Slovenia's youngest ever goalscorer.

July 2023: Šeško joined RB Leipzig

In July 2023, Šeško joined German club RB Leipzig, where he scored 39 goals in 87 appearances over two seasons, and won one DFL-Supercup.

September 2023: First goals for RB Leipzig

In September 2023, Šeško scored his first goals for RB Leipzig with a brace in a 3–0 win over Union Berlin and his first UEFA Champions League goal against Young Boys.

June 2024: Extended contract with RB Leipzig

In June 2024, despite interest from other clubs, Šeško decided to stay with RB Leipzig, extending his contract by another year until 2029.

September 2024: First international hat-trick

On September 9, 2024, Šeško scored his first international hat-trick in a 3–0 victory over Kazakhstan in the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B.

2024: UEFA Euro 2024

In 2024, Šeško played in all four of Slovenia's matches in the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament, where the team advanced to the knockout stages for the first time.

August 2025: Signed with Manchester United

On August 9, 2025, Šeško signed a five-year contract with Manchester United until 2030, becoming the first Slovenian to represent the club. On August 17, 2025, he made his debut as a substitute.