Folarin Balogun

League: Ligue 1Team: MonacoNationality: United States
Positions:STCFage:~24

Estimated market value (beta)

€100.8m€193.7m
Confidence: 63%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 75.6 / 100 · Confidence = 63%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration88

Explosive first steps let him separate quickly when attacking space. (conf 0.78)

Top speed89

High-end pace to threaten in behind and stretch back lines. (conf 0.75)

Agility84

Sharp changes of direction aid quick adjustments and near-post runs. (conf 0.7)

Stamina78

Sustains pressing and repeated sprints but not an extreme engine. (conf 0.6)

Control

First touch75

Capable in stride; can be a bit loose with back-to-goal receptions. (conf 0.6)

Dribbling80

More about burst and directional touches than elaborate take-ons. (conf 0.65)

Ball shielding70

Can hold briefly but not a consistent back-to-goal reference. (conf 0.6)

Ball striking82

Clean, quick strikes off limited backlift from central channels. (conf 0.65)

Distribution

Short passing74

Simple layoffs and wall passes are reliable; riskier combos less so. (conf 0.6)

Long passing60

Rarely tasked with switches or through-balls from depth. (conf 0.5)

Crossing58

Occasional low cut-backs; not a primary crosser. (conf 0.5)

Vision68

Sees slip passes on the break; not a consistent chance-creator. (conf 0.55)

Chance threat

Finishing84

Confident inside the box with angled runs and across-the-keeper shots. (conf 0.7)

Shot selection73

Aggressive mentality; can force shots or rush penalties at times. (conf 0.6)

Off-ball movement86

Excellent timing of curved runs across the line and into channels. (conf 0.75)

Set-piece shot60

Primarily a penalty option; limited direct free-kick threat. (conf 0.5)

Duels

Aerial62

Can contest but not dominant; relies more on separation than leaps. (conf 0.55)

Ground duels70

Uses pace and body feints to win fouls and half-spaces. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity78

Active front presser who triggers on cues and angles his runs. (conf 0.65)

Defensive disruption48

Pressure over ball-winning; limited tackles or recoveries. (conf 0.55)

Defensive positioning52

Maintains shape in the front line; focus remains on transition threat. (conf 0.55)

Mental

Composure72

Generally calm on breakaways; occasional rushes in crowded areas. (conf 0.6)

Decision making71

Improving choices between shot and slip pass; still streaky. (conf 0.6)

Work rate77

Willing runner both in pressing and repeated depth runs. (conf 0.6)

Resilience

Injury reliability74

Generally available with occasional minor issues typical for a sprinter. (conf 0.55)

Outlook

Potential86

Profile of a modern space-exploiting striker with room to sharpen link play. (conf 0.6)

Reputation73

Well-regarded emerging international with rising profile. (conf 0.65)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Explosive, direct striker who thrives attacking space and timing runs across the line. Relies on pace, sharp movement and quick finishes, with link play and aerial presence more serviceable than dominant. Presses with energy and prefers to separate from markers rather than wrestle. Still refining choices in the box and the final pass but carries constant threat when facing goal.

Born in New York and raised in London, he later chose to represent the United States at senior level.

Has cited Thierry Henry as an influence while developing his channel-running game.

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