Yoane Wissa vs. Benjamin Sesko 2024/25 Season Comparison
- Wissa had more shots and a better shot accuracy than Sesko, albeit by just 0.32%.
- Wissa also leads the way when it comes to goals but, again, it’s only by the narrowest of margins. The two can’t be separated when it comes to assists.
- It’s a similar story when it comes to chances created, with Wissa averaging 0.2 chances created more than Sesko.
- It gets interesting when it comes to duel success, with Sesko averaging 12% more then Wissa in the air but the Brentford man averaging 8% more when it comes to ground duels.
- Wissa had more touches in the opposition box than Sesko by some distance, indicating he might be more of a danger in the 18 yard area.
Why is Yoane Wissa vs Benjamin Sesko trending right now?
Wissa and Sesko have both been linked with a move Newcastle this summer, with the club looking for a potential replacement for Alexander Isak or, perhaps, someone to compliment the Swedish striker.
The speculation surrounding Wissa has been building for a few weeks but Brentford will be reluctant to sell, especially after losing Bryan Mbeumo earlier in the transfer window. There have been reports that the Congolese striker is trying to force a move to the North East.
Benjamin Sesko has been the player that has come to the fore in the rumour mill in the past couple of weeks, as speculation mounts that he could leave RB Leipzig for Newcastle. Man Utd have also been linked to the striker though and look to be leading the chase as things hot up.