Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is enjoying a stellar season out on loan with Stade de Reims in Ligue 1. The 21-year-old was allowed to leave the Gunners for the 2022/23 campaign following the arrival of Gabriel Jesus at the Emirates Stadium from Manchester City in a £45million deal.
Jesus' injury whilst on international duty with Brazil at the World Cup in Qatar threatened to derail Arsenal's Premier League title challenge. Eddie Nketiah has stepped up in the Brazilian's absence and proved he can be a capable back-up option for Jesus, scoring six goals in seven appearances since the Premier League resumed on Boxing Day.
Whilst the Gunners continue their impressive season, Balogun is making a name for himself in France. The 21-year-old has now scored more goals (14) than Lionel Messi, Neymar and Kylian Mbappe in Ligue 1 after netting a spectacular hat-trick against Lorient in his most recent appearance.
