AS MonacoBalogun has yet to win major trophies at club level, but he was the top scorer for Reims in Ligue 1 during the 2022-23 season. Individually, he has been recognized for his breakout season in France and has earned caps for the United States national team.
Folarin Balogun is a 24-year-old American centre-forward who currently plays for AS Monaco in Ligue 1. Born in New York but raised in England, he came through Arsenal's academy and gained prominence during a prolific loan spell at Reims in the 2022-23 season, scoring 21 league goals. He later transferred to Monaco and made his senior debut for the United States national team in 2023.
Balogun is a dynamic and clinical striker known for his sharp finishing, intelligent movement, and ability to link up play. He excels at finding space in the box and is comfortable with both feet, though he can sometimes be inconsistent in hold-up play against physical defenders. His pace and work rate make him a constant threat on the counter-attack.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | International Friendlies | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 530 |
| 25/26 | Coupe de France | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
| 25/26 | Ligue 1 | 30 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2247 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Champions League | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 813 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 172 |
| 24/25 | Trophée des Champions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Coupe de France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Ligue 1 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 613 |
| 24/25 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 93 |
| 23/24 | Community Shield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 299 |
| 23/24 | Coupe de France | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 248 |
| 23/24 | Ligue 1 | 29 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1695 |
| 23/24 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 267 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88 |
| 22/23 | Coupe de France | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| 22/23 | Ligue 1 | 37 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 3012 |
| 22/23 | CONCACAF Nations League Finals | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 151 |
| 21/22 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 10 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 522 |
| 21/22 | EFL Trophy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 180 |
| 21/22 | Premier League 2 | 11 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 939 |
| 21/22 | Championship | 18 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 898 |
| 21/22 | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 |
| 21/22 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 181 |
| 21/22 | EFL Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 63 |
| 21/22 | Premier League Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Gold Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Copa América | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 |
| 2023 | Gold Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | UEFA Under-17 Euro | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85 |
| 20/21 | EFL Trophy | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 163 |
| 20/21 | Premier League 2 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1565 |
| 20/21 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
| 20/21 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | UEFA Europa League | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 63 |
| 20/21 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 19/20 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 190 |
| 19/20 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 19/20 | Premier League 2 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1200 |
| 19/20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | FA Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19/20 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | EFL Trophy | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18/19 | Premier League 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 81 |
| 18/19 | U18 Premier League | 19 | 25 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1547 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 537 |
| 18/19 | FA Youth Cup | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 293 |
| 18/19 | U18 Premier League - National Final | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | Premier League International Cup U21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 17/18 | Premier League 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 193 |
| 17/18 | U18 Premier League | 14 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1156 |
| 17/18 | FA Youth Cup | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 255 |
| 16/17 | U18 Premier League - National Final | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 |