Momentum is building for Folarin Balogun's transfer to Sunderland, as reports suggest a 64% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
Comparable age to previously attracted players
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Few direct competitors for position (Brian Brobbey, Chris Rigg)
Missing star player in position on team
Few better competitors for position (Noah Sadiki, Brian Brobbey)
Potential star player in position on team (Brian Brobbey, Chris Rigg)
Many competitors with higher Potential (Noah Sadiki, Chris Rigg)
More expensive than previously attracted players
Better than previously attracted players
Bélgica superó a Estados Unidos en los octavos de final del Mundial, pero dicho encuentro estuvo envuelto en la controversia por la amnistía a Folarin Balogun (25).
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
74.0
74.0
|
Guus Til |
 PSV
|
€11M |
|
73.6
76.7
|
Jonathan Burkardt |
 E. Frankfurt
|
€28.2M |
|
73.4
73.7
|
Victor Osimhen |
 Galatasaray
|
€54.6M |
|
73.1
74.0
|
Dominic Solanke |
 Tottenham
|
€28.4M |
|
71.5
75.4
|
Igor Jesus |
 N. Forest
|
€19.3M |
|
70.8
81.8
|
Santiago Castro |
 Roma
|
€31.2M |
|
70.7
75.2
|
Rômulo |
 RB Leipzig
|
€26.4M |
|
70.6
77.4
|
Fisnik Asllani |
 Hoffenheim
|
€27.6M |
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Etta Eyong | 31-08-2026 | Report | |
| Igor Paixão | 27-08-2026 | Report | |
| Geny Catamo | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Krépin Diatta | 08-08-2026 | Report | |
| Dayann Méthalie | 28-07-2026 | Report | |
| Ilaix Moriba | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| Anis Hadj Moussa | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Thomas Meunier | 15-07-2026 | Report |
Monaco
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
Folarin Balogun (USA) is a a poacher and currently plays for Monaco. Folarin Balogun is 25 years old (2001/07/03) and he is 179cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 29. Folarin Balogun has also been used as a mobile striker and as a pressing forward.
Folarin Balogun's current transfer value is between €18.6M and €22.8M. His last transfer was from Arsenal to Monaco in 2023. Monaco paid Arsenal €30M for Folarin Balogun.
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