Folarin Balogun biography, age, height, position, net worth, career

Folarin Jerry Balogun (born July 3, 2001) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a striker for Premier League club Arsenal and the United States national team.

Folarin Balogun, born in New York City, represented both the United States and England at the youth international level. In May 2023, he made a one-time switch to play for the United States senior national team.

Balogun joined Arsenal at the age of eight after being scouted while playing for his previous Sunday League side, Aldersbrook.

Before trialing with Arsenal, he had trialed with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and nearly signed for them.

Folarin Balogun’s early life

Born in New York City, he represented both the United States and England at the youth international level. In May 2023, he made a one-time switch to play for the United States senior national team.

Balogun joined Arsenal at the age of eight after being scouted while playing for his previous Sunday League side, Aldersbrook. Before trialing with Arsenal, he had trialed with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and nearly signed for them.

Folarin Balogun’s age

Balogun was born on July 3, 2001, which makes him 22 years old.

Folarin Balogun’s height and style of play

Balogun has displayed pace, technique, and the ability to play two-footed. Martin Keown has compared Balogun to Arsenal’s second highest ever goalscorer Ian Wright, due to his pace and intelligent movement.

In his first interview for Middlesbrough, Balogun said he took inspiration from Edinson Cavani and Robert Lewandowski.

Folarin Balogun’s net worth

Balogun is a young player and footballing has contributed much to his earnings. The net worth of the player is estimated to be $5 million as of 2023. The market value of the player in 2023 is valued at €25.00m by Transfermarkt. He enjoys a comfortable lifestyle with his family. As of today, he is famous and wealthy as a result of his work.

He currently earns a salary of £1,664,000 per year playing for Arsenal F.C. He is among the highest-earning youngsters at Arsenal football club. If he reaches the top level, he might have more lucrative deals in the future.

Folarin Balogun Family

Balogun was born on 3 July 2001 in New York City, New York, United States, and emigrated to England when he was two years old, growing up in London. His parents, Michael Balls and Shubha Khote, who are from Nigeria, have fought hard to make him reach professional-level football and have been supportive when he is low and in financial difficulty.  The other details of the family are not revealed yet.

Folarin Balogun’s Girlfriend

Balogun is currently single and not dating anyone. The player prefers to spend his time on the pitch rather than dating a person. As the player prefers to stay away from the media and focus on his career he might be dating someone secretly too.

Folarin Balogun Sponsors and Endorsements

The striker has not been seen endorsing any company on his social media accounts. The player is in his growing phase and will attract sponsors if he is able to show up his abilities and skills on the field.

Folarin Balogun Cars and Tattoos

Balogun owns a Cadillac Escalade and has been seen roaming with his friends. It is certain that it is not the only car he owns with his popularity in France League football. Unlike many footballers, the player seems not fond of tattooing his body.

Folarin Balogun’s career

Balogun joined Arsenal at the age of eight after being scouted while playing for his previous Sunday League side, Aldersbrook. Before trialling with Arsenal, he had trialled with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and nearly signed for them.

In 2017 he was an integral part of Trevor Bumstead’s Arsenal U16 side that won the Liam Brady Cup, beating Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Juventus respectively.

He signed a professional contract in February 2019.

In July 2020, after failing to agree a new contract with Arsenal, he was linked with a transfer away from the club, including a proposed £8 million sale to Brentford.

He 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.

He scored his first senior goal on November 26, 2020, in a Europa League group stage match against Molde.

On April 26, 2021, Balogun signed a new long-term contract with the club.

Balogun made his Premier League debut in a 2–0 loss against newly promoted Brentford on August 13, 2021.

On January 12, 2022, he joined EFL Championship club Middlesbrough on a loan deal until the end of the season.

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