Folarin Balogun has well and truly made a name for himself this season. The Arsenal loanee currently has more Ligue 1 goals than Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Alexandre Lacazette with an astounding 14 goals for Stade de Reims.
The 21-year-old's form in Europe has surprised many across the football industry following a difficult loan spell with Middlesbrough in the Championship last season. After the summer signing of Gabriel Jesus, Balogun's services were deemed temporary surplus to requirements for the 2022/23 season and a move to France was sealed.
And the move to Reims, who are managed by Englishman William Still, has proven to be smart business for both the player and club. Balogun’s astonishing displays in France have not gone unnoticed by Mikel Arteta, despite seeing his side lead the way at the top of the Premier League.
