'He's very intelligent' - Ex-France striker predicts bright future for Arsenal loanee Balogun
Published: March 21, 2023Arsenal-owned center forward Folarin Balogun is having his best season to date as a professional player with Stade de Reims.
He has mustered seventeen goals in the Ligue 1 this season and eighteen goals in all competitions for the Red and Whites.
With his strike against Marseille, the Hale End Academy graduate, who is eligible to represent the national teams of United states, England and Nigeria, broke the record for the most goals scored by a Nigeria-eligible player in a single-season in the French top-flight.
The attacker is one goal shy of equaling Glenn Hoddle's record for the most goals scored by an Englishman in a single campaign.
Balogun has hogged the headlines for his impressive performances for Stade de Reims, and a number of high profile clubs are keeping tabs on him with a view to making a swoop for him once his loan deal in France expires.
The 21-year-old has been praised by retired France international striker, Jimmy Briand, who has predicted that he will have a bright future.
In quotes relayed by girondins33.com, Briand said on RMC Sport : "In everything he does, his movements, his ball shots, he is very intelligent. He is a player that I see having a great career. "
Balogun has been named in the latest England U21 squad for their upcoming matches against France and Croatia.
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
- Former Gunner Okonkwo reveals how his Nigerian dad forced him to watch Manchester United
- Done deal: Stockport County loan in Crystal Palace defender Adaramola
- Exciting forward Ladapo training with Rochdale after leaving Charlton Athletic
- 'Shola gave Nigeria a call when he was 30' - Mikel joins dual nationality debate with dig at Newcastle icon
- 2024 USA Tour: Chukwueze named in AC Milan squad to face Man City, Real Madrid, Barcelona
- Why soccer is the perfect sport for students
- Report: Chelsea winger Noni Madueke gives green light to Newcastle United move
- Nigerian footballers in the Premier League: Who has had the biggest impact?
- A guide to the winning blend of fantasy sports and casinos in Australia
- 'A great goalkeeper' - Legendary Brazil forward Marta hails Super Falcons star Chiamaka Nnadozie
- 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
- okvip ing
- 789bet
- Women's Football