Balogun is a right footed striker who plays in the French Ligue 1 with AS Monaco.
Balogun forecasts to be the main striker for Mauricio Pochettino's USMNT squad at the 2026 World Cup in June and July. 2026 will be his debut at the World Cup after making his first international appearance in 2023.
He will be competing with Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright for the starting role after Patrick Agyemang suffered an Achilles injury.
Folarin Balogun Bio
Name | Folarin Jolaoluwa Jerry Balogun |
Age | 24 |
Birthday | July 3, 2001 |
Nationality | United States |
Birthplace | New York City, NY |
Position(s) | Striker |
Current Club | AS Monaco |
Shirt # | 9 |
Folarin Balogun's USMNT Career
CAPS: 25
Goals: 8
Assists: 4
Balogun began as an England Youth International, but decided to represent the United States at the senior level. He made his USMNT debut on June 15, 2023, in a 3-0 win over Mexico in the Concacaf Nations League semifinal.
Balogun played 75 minutes, and made an immediate impact with his movement and physical play in his first game. He then went on two score his first senior international goal in the Nations league Final against Canada on June 18.
Balogun is expected to lead the line up front for the USMNT at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this summer.
Folarin Balogun's Club Career
The forward began his career playing for Arsenal in their academy and only made 10 appearances for the first team, before going on loan to Middlesbrough and Reims. He then found a permanent home with AS Monaco who acquired him from Arsenal after an impressive 22 goal season with Reims the year before.
Balogun was a very productive U21 player for Arsenal, scoring 40 goals in 66 appearances with the youth team.
In 2026 Balogun is experiencing his best season with Monaco, scoring 16 goals and adding five assists in 37 games with the club.
Folarin Balogun Stats by Club
Appearances | Goals | Assists | |
Arsenal (2019-23) | 10 | 2 | 1 |
Middlesbrough - Loan (2022) | 21 | 3 | 3 |
Reims - Loan (2022-23) | 39 | 22 | 3 |
Monaco (2023-Present) | 85 | 28 | 13 |
Folarin Balogun's Transfer Value
Folarin Balogun's current market value is $23 million as of April 2026, according to transfermarkt.
His transfer value reached $31 million in February 2024, the highest point of his career.
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