20 Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun, 2001-07-03, Forward for United States, plays for Monaco. 15 international caps, 3 goals. Part of United States's 2026 World Cup Group D squad.
Biography
Monaco striker and the USMNT's leading centre-forward option. Currently plying his trade at Monaco, a clinical forward, Folarin Balogun possesses sharp finishing instincts and intelligent movement, serving as United States's primary attacking threat. Has earned 15 international caps, scoring 3 goals. Set to compete with United States at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 11 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He made his debut in June 2023, winning the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League and scoring his first goal in the final.
A Hale End academy prospect of Arsenal, Balogun was promoted to the first team in 2020 and featured sparingly for the club, later going on loan to EFL Championship side Middlesbrough in 2022.