Folarin Balogun is the USMNT’s focal point, whether he’s getting touches or not
Summary
Folarin Balogun is a key striker for the United States men's national soccer team (USMNT). Born in New York and raised in London, he chose to play for the US and scored 13 goals in Ligue 1 last season. He plays an important role in the World Cup team by using his speed and movement to create scoring chances.Key Facts
- Balogun is 24 years old and was born in New York but grew up in London.
- He decided to play for the US national team instead of England or Nigeria.
- Last season, he scored 13 goals in France’s top soccer league, Ligue 1, finishing fourth in scoring.
- Since last summer, he has played 423 minutes during six US friendly games against World Cup teams.
- About 24% of Balogun’s touches during these games happened inside the opponents’ penalty area, showing he gets into good scoring positions.
- US captain Tim Ream praised Balogun’s quick movement and physical strength, calling him a difficult player to defend against.
- Balogun mostly plays as a forward who stays high up the field rather than helping in defense or midfield.
- In a recent friendly, Balogun scored against Paraguay, one of the US’s opponents in the World Cup group stage.
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