Folarin Balogun, a striker who was not recognized by Mikel Arteta despite his beautiful talent and scoring ability, had started on a good note at his current club, Monaco.
Balogun took everybody by surprise when he had one of his best performances on loan at Reims, scoring 22 goals in all competitions for the club.
Even before completing a move to Monaco, some Premier League giants showed interest in signing the player, but Arsenal didn’t show interest in selling him to a Premier League team.
Also, Inter Milan had the hope of signing him on a permanent deal, but it was rejected by Arsenal.
The young and talented player is the future of American football, and as long as the country continue to participate in big tournaments, Balogun will surely represent them exceptionally.
If he continues to stay consistent with goals and assists, he may get a nomination for the best player in the world in the future.
This article will be more focused on facts you don’t know about the Superstar.
Folarin Balogun Stats
The striker had made 179 appearances, scoring 105 goals and creating 26 assists in all competitions. He had received 16 yellow cards and one red card so far in his career.
Out of the 105 goals scored, 37 were for Arsenal U-21, 36 for Arsenal U-18, 22 for Stade Reims, and three for Middlesbrough.
He has scored three goals for Monaco and two goals for the Arsenal senior team. However, for his national team, America, the striker had scored two goals in four appearances.
Where was Folarin Balogun born?
The Monaco striker was born in Brooklyn, New York, in the United States of America. He developed into a football player in London, where he started playing for Arsenal.
How is Balogun American?
He became an American by birth, as he was born in one of the largest cities in the United States of America, New York. His parents are from Nigeria, the southern part of the country to be precise.
Who does Folarin Balogun play for?
The former Arsenal striker currently plays for Monaco. He has been one of the most talented players in the Monaco side, with three goals and an assist in the last six appearances.
What team does Balogun play for?
Where is Balogun from?
He is from the United States of America as he was born in the city of New York years after his parents migrated from Nigeria to the country.
Folarin Balogun Age
The former Arsenal star was born on July 3, 2001, in the city of Brooklyn, New York, America. He is currently 22 years old, with a height of 5 feet and 10 inches. Balogun is one of the most talented strikers to watch in Ligue 1.
