Folarin Balogun
#9

Folarin Balogun

Centre Forward
United States
25 yrs
178 cm
66 kg
right foot

Mercato XI valuation · €51.5M · July 2026

Monaco

Current Team

Monaco

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Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun

Attacker·Monaco
19G · 4A

Performance Summary

Season snapshot

Season Rating

6.9/10
Appearances43
Minutes3,247

Goals / 90

0.53

Assists / 90

0.11

Shot Acc.

43%

Dribble %

40%

Key Passes

32

Pass Acc.

73.5%

Season
2025/2026How we count

Goals

19

Assists

4

Appearances

43

Rating

6.91

Detailed stats

Player Statistics

Goals

19

Assists

4

Shots

113

Shots on Target

49

Shot Accuracy

43%

Big Chances Created

8

Big Chances Missed

24

Penalties

3

Hit Woodwork

3

Transfer History

Career moves for Folarin Balogun

Total fees: €30.0M
Aug 30, 2023
Transfer
Arsenal
Arsenal
Monaco
Monaco
€30.0M
Jun 30, 2023
End of loan
Reims
Reims
Arsenal
Arsenal
Aug 3, 2022
Loan
Arsenal
Arsenal
Reims
Reims
Jul 1, 2022
Transfer
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Arsenal
Arsenal
May 31, 2022
End of loan
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Jan 12, 2022
Loan
Arsenal U21
Arsenal U21
Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough

About Folarin Balogun

Folarin Balogun is a 25-year-old American centre forward at Monaco, where he wears the number 9 shirt. Standing at 178cm and right-footed, he plays in Ligue 1.

Across 43 appearances and 3,247 minutes in the 2025/26 season, Folarin Balogun has scored 19 goals and provided 4 assists — a rate of 0.64 goal contributions per 90 minutes.

As of July 2026, Mercato XI values Folarin Balogun at €51.5M, a figure that has cooled in recent months. Playing regularly in Ligue 1, a defined role at Monaco, and being at a productive age for a forward all support a positive outlook on his value. Read the methodology to learn more about how we estimate player value.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Folarin Balogun play?+

Folarin Balogun plays as a centre forward for Monaco, and is 25 years old.

How many goals has Folarin Balogun scored in the 2025/26 season?+

In the 2025/26 season, Folarin Balogun has scored 19 goals and provided 4 assists in 43 appearances in Ligue 1.

How is Folarin Balogun's 2026 market value calculated?+

Mercato XI estimates Folarin Balogun's market value with an AI model that weighs his on-pitch performance, age, and the strength of Ligue 1. The valuation is recalculated every month.