Folarin Balogun
24-Year-Old
Monaco
Ligue 1
Likely to lead attacking line
Balogun should lead the attacking line for the USMNT in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
ANALYSIS
While there's a scenario in which Christian Pulisic might be deployed as a False 9 in a 4-3-3, conventional wisdom would suggest Balogun should be the striker. The AS Monaco star notched 18 goals and four assists across 40 appearances (36 starts) between the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 in 2025/26. The USMNT pool doesn't have any other player on the roster scoring goals at this rate and at this level, meaning Balogun is an easy choice to lead the line ahead of other available options such as Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright.
While there's a scenario in which Christian Pulisic might be deployed as a False 9 in a 4-3-3, conventional wisdom would suggest Balogun should be the striker. The AS Monaco star notched 18 goals and four assists across 40 appearances (36 starts) between the UEFA Champions League and Ligue 1 in 2025/26. The USMNT pool doesn't have any other player on the roster scoring goals at this rate and at this level, meaning Balogun is an easy choice to lead the line ahead of other available options such as Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright.
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Five shots in finale
Balogun had five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-4 defeat to Strasbourg.
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Curling finish in win
Balogun scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Metz.
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Nets equalizer on Sunday
Balogun scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus AJ Auxerre.
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Scores one goal in defeat
Balogun scored one goal to go with five shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 4-1 loss to Paris FC.
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Brilliant chip seals victory
Balogun scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Marseille.
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Could move to Premier League
Teams in the Premier League have been keeping close tabs on Balogun, according to transfer expert Nicolo Schira.
ANALYSIS
Balogun remains under contract at Monaco, but a move to a more competitive environment can't be ruled out. If Balogun has a strong showing while representing the USMNT in the World Cup, a move to the Premier League might end up being inevitable.
Balogun remains under contract at Monaco, but a move to a more competitive environment can't be ruled out. If Balogun has a strong showing while representing the USMNT in the World Cup, a move to the Premier League might end up being inevitable.