Manchester United is improving under Michael Carrick, who is leading the team to play both exciting and effective football. The team’s key players are performing at their highest level.
One standout is striker Benjamin Sesko, known for his aerial skills before joining Old Trafford. He has been scoring a lot of goals in 2026, often with his head.
Gradient Sports tracks player performance, and Sesko ranks among the top 10 Premier League players for headed goals.
Interestingly, he holds the ninth spot, while another Manchester United player, Casemiro, ranks first. Casemiro surpasses Liverpool‘s Virgil van Dijk in second place and Everton’s James Tarkowski in third.
Other top 10 strikers include Raul Jimenez, Beto, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
Casemiro’s achievement as a midfielder ranking first among headed goal scorers highlights his enduring talent. His goals contribute significantly to discussions about whether he should remain with the team for another year.