1. Folarin Jerry Balogun was born on July 3,2001 and is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Ligue 1 club Monaco and the United States national team.
14 Facts About Folarin Balogun
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Folarin Balogun represented both the United States and England at the youth international level.
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Folarin Balogun made his debut in June 2023, winning the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League and scoring his first goal in the final.
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Folarin Balogun was born in New York City, and emigrated to England when he was two years old, growing up in London.
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Folarin Balogun joined Arsenal at the age of eight, after being scouted while playing for his previous Sunday League side, Aldersbrook.
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Folarin Balogun made his senior debut in the Europa League on October 29,2020, coming on as a substitute in the 74th minute, in a group stage match against Dundalk.
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Folarin Balogun scored his first senior goal on November 26,2020, in a Europa League group stage match against Molde.
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Folarin Balogun finished the season with 21 goals, to be the fourth top scorer in the league.
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Folarin Balogun played in all four of the United States' games in the Vaclav Jezek Youth Tournament and scored twice.
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Folarin Balogun has expressed interest in playing for Nigeria, although he has stated that he enjoys England's "style of play" which is "similar to Arsenal's".
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Folarin Balogun had been recruited by the United States through several meetings, which included watching the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks play in Florida.
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Folarin Balogun received his first call up to the United States senior squad on June 1, featuring in the squad for the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals.
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On June 18,2023, Folarin Balogun scored his first goal for the United States in their Nations League final victory over Canada.
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Folarin Balogun is known for his pace, technique, and being two-footed.