Folarin Balogun
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Match-by-match stats
Folarin Balogun 2025/2026 season stats
As a striker, Folarin Balogun has appeared in 30 Ligue 1 matches this season, totalling 2,241 minutes at an average rating of 6.96. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Ligue 1 attackers.
Player traits
Percentile vs attackers
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ligue 1 | 30 | 2,241 | 13 | 4 | 24 | 7 | 6.96 |
 Champions League | 10 | 813 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 6.90 |
 Coupe de France | 3 | 193 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.48 |
| Total | 43 | 3,247 | 19 | 4 | 32 | 10 | 6.91 |
Champions LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 13 | 0.50 | 80 |
| Goal involvements | 17 | 0.68 | 81 |
| Shots | 77 | 3.10 | 83 |
| Shots on target | 32 | 1.30 | 78 |
| Shot accuracy | 42.0% | n/a | 55 |
| Shot conversion | 17.0% | n/a | 72 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.41 | n/a | 67 |
| Big chances missed | 13 | 0.52 | 76 |
| Shots off target | 29 | 1.16 | 79 |
| Shots blocked | 17 | 0.68 | 70 |
| Hit woodwork | 2 | 0.08 | 64 |
| Assists | 4 | 0.20 | 68 |
| Key passes | 24 | 1.00 | 41 |
| Chances created | 21 | 0.84 | 42 |
| Big chances created | 8 | 0.32 | 65 |
Folarin Balogun has taken 77 shots with 32 on target (42% accuracy), scoring 13 goals. That is a shot roughly every 29 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 83rd percentile for shot volume among attackers. Folarin Balogun has 4 assists and 24 key passes , creating 8 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 107 minutes. His creative output is strong, ranking in the 68th percentile for chance creation among attackers.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 406 | 16.30 | 18 |
| Accurate passes | 297 | 11.90 | 19 |
| Pass accuracy | 73.0% | n/a | 32 |
| Long balls won | 4 | 0.16 | 14 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 30 |
| Accurate crosses | 3 | 0.12 | 38 |
| Backward passes | 159 | 6.39 | 51 |
| Passes (final third) | 17 | 0.68 | 4 |
Folarin Balogun has completed 297 of 406 passes at 73% accuracy , plus 3 accurate crosses . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 18th percentile for passing volume among attackers.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 15 | 0.60 | 28 |
| Dribble attempts | 33 | 1.33 | 18 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 64 |
| Duels won | 81 | 3.25 | 11 |
| Aerials won | 25 | 1.00 | 52 |
| Touches | 718 | 28.80 | 11 |
| Possession lost | 235 | 9.44 | 16 |
| Dribbled past | 6 | 0.24 | 12 |
| Fouls won | 37 | 1.49 | 56 |
| Dispossessed | 28 | 1.12 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 55 | 2.21 | 62 |
Folarin Balogun completes 15 dribbles at a 45% success rate and wins 81 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 7 | 0.28 | 8 |
| Tackles won | 6 | 0.24 | 14 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.16 | 16 |
| Clearances | 8 | 0.32 | 16 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 48 | 1.93 | 18 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 42 |
| Errors led to shot | 2 | 0.08 | 88 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Folarin Balogun makes 7 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 8 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 320 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 8th percentile for tackles among attackers.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 44 | 1.77 | 77 |
| Yellow cards | 4 | 0.16 | 59 |
| Red cards | 1 | 0.04 | 96 |
| Offsides | 17 | 0.68 | 76 |
| Fouls per card | 8.80 | n/a | 74 |
| Foul involvements | 81 | 3.25 | 69 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Folarin Balogun has committed 44 fouls and received 4 yellow cards with 1 red card . That is roughly a booking every 8.8 fouls.
Positions played
Ligue 1Mainly striker (17 appearances), also at left striker (7) and right striker (2).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Folarin Balogun previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 World Cup | 4 | 316 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.98 |
 Friendly International | 4 | 210 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6.80 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 6 | 319 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.91 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 13 | 613 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 6.32 |
| Champions League | 3 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6.83 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendly International | 4 | 270 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4.95 |
 Copa America | 3 | 178 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7.02 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 29 | 1,695 | 7 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 6.48 |
| Coupe de France | 3 | 278 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7.07 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 37 | 3,013 | 21 | 2 | 36 | 9 | 7.14 |
| Coupe de France | 2 | 134 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6.63 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Championship | 18 | 888 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 6.88 |
 FA Cup | 3 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2.38 |
 Premier League | 2 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6.60 |
 Carabao Cup | 2 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.53 |
Premier LeagueAbout Folarin Balogun
Ligue 1 2025/2026 season
This season in the Ligue 1, Folarin Balogun has scored 13 goals and 4 assists across 30 appearances (26 starts), totalling 2241 minutes. That works out to 0.5 goals and 0.2 assists per 90 minutes. Folarin Balogun has attempted 77 shots with 32 on target, a 42% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Folarin Balogun has created 21 chances including 8 big chances for teammates. The forward has completed 15 successful dribbles from 33 attempts (45% success rate). Folarin Balogun has contributed 24 key passes and 16 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Folarin Balogun has registered 7 tackles (6 won), 4 interceptions, and 8 clearances. In possession, the forward has completed 297 from 406 pass attempts, a 73% pass accuracy rate. Folarin Balogun has won 81 of 220 total duels.
Discipline
Folarin Balogun has received 4 yellow cards and 1 red card this season, committing 44 fouls and winning 37.
About Folarin Balogun
Folarin Balogun is a 25-year-old forward playing for Monaco in the Ligue 1, representing England. Folarin Balogun is right-footed and wears the number 9 shirt. Born on 3 July 2001.
Most recent appearance
Folarin Balogun's most recent match was away at Belgium on February 20th. Monaco lost 1-4. Folarin Balogun played 90 minutes, registering 3 shots with a match rating of 6.73.
Recent matches
- February 20th1-4 lossvsBelgium(90 mins, rating 6.73)
- June 13th2-0 winvsBosnia and Herzegovina(64 mins, 1 goal, 1 red card, rating 6.64)
- April 1st3-2 lossatTürkiye(0 mins, rating 0)
- January 9th2-0 winvsAustralia(90 mins, 1 yellow card, rating 6.42)
- July 17th4-1 winvsParaguay(72 mins, 2 goals, rating 8.13)
Teammates at Monaco
Folarin Balogun currently plays alongside Philipp Köhn, Maghnes Akliouche, Yann Lienard, Folarin Balogun, Nazinho, Aleksandr Golovin, Lukas Hradecky, Mathys Detourbet, Takumi Minamino, Vanderson, Mohammed Salisu, Mika Biereth, Paris Brunner, Mamadou Coulibaly, Thilo Kehrer, Christian Mawissa, J. Teze, Ansu Fati, Paul Pogba, Aladji Bamba, Stanis Idumbo, Lucas Michal, Eric Dier, Sadibou Sané, Lamine Camara, Denis Zakaria and Edan Diop at Monaco.