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Folarin Balogun 2023 – Net Worth, Salary, Sponsors, Girlfriend, Tattoos, Cars, and more

Folarin Balogun is an England professional football player who plays as a striker for the Ligue 1 team Reims and in this article, we will see more about the player’s Net Worth, Salary, Sponsors, Girlfriend, Tattoos, Cars, and more.

Folarin Jerry Balogun famously called Folarin Balogun joined the Ligue 1 team on loan from the Premier League club Arsenal. The young striker is playing in great form and hopes to return back to his parent club with experience and confidence.

He is counted by Arsenal for the future. He is training hard to play at a top level at both club and national levels. Let us get to know more about him in the following paragraphs.

Folarin Balogun joined the Ligue 1 team Reims on loan from the Premier League club Arsenal. (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images)
Folarin Balogun joined the Ligue 1 team Reims on loan from the Premier League club Arsenal. (Photo by FRANCOIS NASCIMBENI/AFP via Getty Images)

Folarin Balogun Facts And Wiki

Birth PlaceNew York City, New York, United State
Father’s NameMichael Balls
Mother’s NameShubha Khote
Star SignCancer
Net Worth$5 million
Age21
Birthday3 July 2001
NationalityAmerican
Positionstriker
Senior ClubsArsenal, Middlesbrough, Reims
AchievementsNA
GirlfriendNA
ChildrenNA
Social MediaInstagram
Twitter

Folarin Balogun’s Net Worth and Salary

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 Club Career

Folarin began footballing at Aldersbrook before getting selected at Arsenal after successfully passing the club’s trail in 2008. He joined the club and stayed with the youths till 2020 before getting promoted to the senior team. He played at all levels and impressed every coach and was ranked highly in the squads.

He signed his professional contract with the club in February 2019. In 2020, he was close to joining Brentford for a reported fee of 8 million pounds, as he delayed the extension of his contract with the Gunners. He made his senior debut for the team in the Europa League match against Dundalk on 29 October 2020. He came in as a substitute in the 74th minute.

He scored his first goal for the club against Molde in a Europa League fixture. He extended the contract with the club after signing a long-term contract with the club in April 2021. He made his Premier League debut against Brentford on 13 August 2021 which ended in a 2-0 loss for the Gunners.

He was loaned out to EFL Championship club Middlesbrough for a half-season in January 2021. He returned to Arsenal in June 2022 after making 18 appearances for the Championship club. In the 2022-23 season, Balogun ventured to French club Reims on loan in August 2022. He made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut against Marseille on August 7, 2022.

His impressive performances continued, and on January 29, 2023, Balogun secured a 1-1 draw against league leaders PSG with a late stoppage-time goal, becoming the highest-scoring player aged 21 or under in Europe’s top five leagues. Just three days later, he netted his first senior hat-trick in a 4-2 victory over Lorient, further solidifying his status as a top scorer in Ligue 1. He concluded the season with an impressive tally of 21 goals, securing the fourth spot among the league’s leading scorers.

Folarin Balogun International Career

Balogun, being born in the United States, decided to play for the country’s U18 team after appearing for England’s U17 team in 2018. He accepted the US’s proposal and went on to play all four matches of the Václav Ježek Youth Tournament and scored twice.

Folarin Balogun is currently single and not dating anyone. (Credits: @balogun Instagram)
Folarin Balogun is currently single and not dating anyone. (Credits: @balogun Instagram)

He continued to excel internationally, earning a call-up to England’s under-21 team in 2021. However, on May 16, 2023, FIFA approved Balogun’s application for a one-time switch, allowing him to represent the United States national team. He made his debut for the USMNT in June 2023 and scored his first goal in the CONCACAF Nations League final against Canada.

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 celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Montpellier Herault SC. (Photo by Sameer Al-DOUMY / AFP) (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)
Folarin Balogun celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the French L1 football match between Stade de Reims and Montpellier Herault SC. (Photo by SAMEER AL-DOUMY/AFP via Getty Images)

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.

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FAQs about Folarin Balogun

What is the net worth of Folarin Balogun?
The net worth of Folarin Balogun is $5 million.
How many clubs have Folarin Balogun played for?
Folarin Balogun has played with three clubs at the senior level – Arsenal, Middlesbrough, and Reims.
How old is Folarin Balogun?
He is 22 years old.
Nationality of Folarin Balogun?
He is American.
Has Folarin Balogun ever won the Premier League?
No, he has never won the Premier League.