Balogun drawing inspiration from oldest ever Scotland international who recommended him to Rangers
Published: December 27, 2023Ageing Super Eagles centre-back Leon Balogun has named former Scotland and Rangers central defender David Weir as an inspiration to keep playing.
Weir is Scotland's oldest ever international in history, aged 40 years and 155 days when he started a European Championship qualifier against Spain on October 12, 2010.
The Falkirk native called it quits on his career at the age of 42 with Rangers being the last club he represented, making 218 appearances across all competitions.
Balogun who is now 35 is willing to emulate the former Scottish international as he hopes to keep playing for some more years.
In a recent interview, the Nigeria international shared his admiration for Weir and stated how the latter recommended him to Rangers.
In quotes relayed by Daily Record, Balogun said: "I hold him very dearly. I've never met him but I played with his son, Jensen, at Wigan.
"He was somebody who recommended me at some point [to Rangers first time around] without ever meeting me.
"I hold him in very high regard. He is a good role model. Forty is a good number as well. Maybe I can make it!"
Balogun rejoined Rangers in the summer and after some initial struggles he has now become a vital member of the team, forming a formidable partnership with Connor Goldson at the heart of the defence.
The former Queens Park Rangers defender played a key role in helping the Light Blues scoop the Scottish League Cup at the expense of Aberdeen and will be hoping he can continue to play a vital role for Philippe Clement's side.
He has made 11 appearances across all competitions for the Light Blues this term.
Abdulkareem Abdulhamid
Copyright ANS
All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from allnigeriasoccer.com
- Transfer guru confirms Man Utd interest in ex-Super Eagles invitee with release clause of N104b
- 'Felt this could have been my season' - Chelsea midfielder Chukwuemeka reflects on injury woes
- Super Eagles winger Chukwueze gets vote of confidence from former AC Milan goalkeeper
- Morak FC chief backs Golden Eaglets to qualify for World Cup despite 2-0 loss to his team
- Chelsea ready to use Lukaku plus a young player as makeweight in their efforts to sign Osimhen
- Norwich mulling over move for Charlton's German-Nigerian RB after impressing in trial game v Chelsea youth
- 'Has been amazing' - Calvin Bassey lauds Marco Silva after Fulham's 10th clean sheet of the season
- U18 PL: John Terry and Cole Palmer in attendance as five Nigerians feature for Chelsea in loss to Norwich
- Awoniyi makes his first appearance in 55 days as Nottingham Forest claim huge win v Sheffield United
- U18 PL: Obi-Martin, Olusesi and Ajayi on target as Tottenham beat local rivals Arsenal
- Football Betting
- African Players
- Australia/ Asia
- Belgian Championship
- Bundesliga
- Danish Football
- English Premier League
- Nigeria National Teams
- Nigeria Premier League
- Norwegian Football
- Polish Football
- Russian Championship
- Serie A
- Spanish Liga
- Swedish Championship
- Transfer
- Turkish Championship
- Ukrainian Football
- Uncategorized
- Women's Football