Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun is an American professional soccer forward who represents the United States at senior international level and is listed by AS Monaco as a forward. Born in Brooklyn to Nigerian parents and raised in London, he developed at Arsenal before establishing himself in France.

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About Folarin Balogun

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United States · Professional association football (soccer) player, Forward

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Known for: United States senior international soccer; Professional club soccer in England and France; Nigerian and Yoruba family heritage
Country: United States

Professional association football (soccer) player
Forward

At a glance

Balogun made his senior United States debut in June 2023 and scored his first international goal three days later.
He scored 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances while on loan at Stade de Reims during the 2022–23 season.
AS Monaco signed him from Arsenal on August 30, 2023, and lists him as a forward.

Background and heritage

Balogun was born on July 3, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York, to Nigerian parents. U.S. Soccer identifies his family heritage as Yoruba. He moved to London as an infant and was raised in England.

Development and club career

Balogun developed in Arsenal's academy and signed his first professional contract in February 2019. He made his Arsenal senior debut in October 2020 and later had a productive 2022–23 loan at Stade de Reims, scoring 21 Ligue 1 goals. AS Monaco signed him from Arsenal in August 2023.

International career

After playing youth international football for England and appearing for the United States under-18 team, Balogun began representing the United States at senior level in 2023. He debuted against Mexico in a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal and scored his first senior international goal against Canada in the final.

Timeline

2019-02-13 Signed his first professional contract with Arsenal.
2020-10-29 Made his Arsenal senior debut against Dundalk in the UEFA Europa League.
2023-06-15 Made his senior United States debut against Mexico in a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal.
2023-06-18 Scored his first senior United States goal against Canada in the CONCACAF Nations League final, a 2-0 United States victory.
2023-08-30 Joined AS Monaco from Arsenal on a five-season contract announced by Monaco.

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Current context

AS Monaco lists Balogun as a forward on its player page. Club rosters and player status can change; this reflects the club's listing on the research date.
U.S. Soccer maintains a USMNT player page for Balogun. Squad selection is event-specific and can change; the listing supports senior national-team affiliation, not selection for every match.

Biographical facts

Balogun was born on July 3, 2001, in Brooklyn, New York, to Nigerian parents, and U.S. Soccer identifies his family heritage as Yoruba.
He moved to London as an infant and was raised in England.
During a 2022–23 loan at Stade de Reims, he scored 21 goals in 37 Ligue 1 appearances.
He played youth international football for England and appeared for the United States under-18 team before representing the United States at senior level.

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AS Monaco Forward 2023-08-30–present
United States men's national soccer team Forward 2023-06-15–present

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