Folarin Balogun
ST · Monaco · United States
Quick facts
Core profile details at a glance.
Born
July 3, 2001
Zodiac
♋ Cancer
About
Folarin Balogun is a promising striker who plays for Monaco and the United States. The New York-born forward chose the USMNT over England, bringing pace and clinical finishing to lead the line.
Strengths
- +Pace in behind
- +Clinical finishing
- +Movement off the ball
- +Pressing intensity
- +Youthful energy
Weaknesses
- −Limited international experience
- −Hold-up play against physical center-backs
- −Aerial ability
Role in the XI
Balogun plays as the central striker, running in behind defenses and pressing from the front.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
84
PAC
76
SHO
61
PAS
77
DRI
28
DEF
70
PHY
Career Timeline
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Born in United States
Folarin Balogun was born on July 3, 2001 in United States.
Played for Arsenal
Played for Arsenal, making 2 appearances.
Played for Middlesbrough
Played for Middlesbrough, making 18 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Played for Reims
Played for Reims, making 37 appearances and scoring 21 goals.
Joined Monaco
Signed for Monaco, making 63 appearances and scoring 18 goals.
International debut for United States
Made senior international debut for United States. Has earned 15 caps and scored 5 goals for the national team.
Current Status
Currently playing for Monaco and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with United States.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Middlesbrough | 2022–2022 | 18 | 3 | - |
Reims | 2022–2023 | 37 | 21 | - |
Monaco | 2023–Present | 63 | 18 | - |
Arsenal | 2020–2023 | 2 | 0 | - |
| Total | 120 | 42 | 0 | |
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Status
Undisclosed
2026 club status
Monaco
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Folarin Balogun is currently attached to Monaco in 2026, and public activity tracking on this page follows that club context.
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