Leon Balogun

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leon Balogun
Occupation	Association Football Player
Date Of Birth	Jun 28, 1988(1988-06-28)
Age	36
Birthplace	Berlin
Country	Germany
Horoscope	Gemini

Leon Balogun Biography

Leon Balogun is one of the most popular and richest Association Football Player who was born on June 28, 1988 in Berlin, Germany. Leon Aderemi Balogun (born 28 June 1988) is a Nigerian professional footballer, who plays as a defensive player in the football club Wigan Athletic of the Championship on loan from Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion as well as the Nigerian national team.

Born to an Nigerian father and a German mother Balogun was picked up by Nigeria to play in an international match in March 2014 against Mexico to replace Joseph Yobo. Balogun was on the pitch at half-time but was injured within 20 minutes after an incident with the signs in the area of the touchline. He suffered a fracture to his foot and was expected to be out for a period of 2 months following surgery. He later admitted to the media that the injury didn’t necessitate surgery.

On 25 March 2015, he played his second game for Nigeria in a 1–0 loss against Uganda. He played his third game for the country on 13 June 2015 when he featured in a 2–0 win over Chad in the opening game of qualifying for the 2017 African Nations Cup.

In June 2018, he was named in Nigeria’s final 23-man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Balogun played in every minute of the three games Nigeria played in, including a 2–0 win over Iceland, but were eliminated after finishing 3rd in their group.

Balogun made his debut in the competitive game in the Sussex club, coming on as a substitute in the early stages of the match for Manchester United replacing injured Lewis Dunk. The Seagulls won 3-2. United 3-1 in the Amex. The Amex.

Leon Balogun Net Worth

Leon Balogun is one of the richest Association Football Player from Germany. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leon Balogun 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The player made his Bundesliga debut on April 19th, 2009 with Hannover 96 in a game against Hamburger SV.

His first strike for the Albion to get 2-0 in the game against their bitter opponents Crystal Palace at The Amex where he scored within 25 seconds following his substitution to replace Pascal Gross as a result of the Shane Duffy red card for headbutting. The match ended 3-1 to the Albion to earn the rights to boast during the M23 derby.

After his contract with 2. Bundesliga side Fortuna Düsseldorf had been expired in summer 2014, he was without a club for three months until he joined fellow leaguer Darmstadt 98. He signed a contract until the end of the 2014–15 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Leon Balogun Dating?

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Balogun signed for Wigan Athletic on 31 January 2020 on a six-month loan deal.

Facts & Trivia

Leon Ranked on the list of most popular Association Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Germany. Leon Balogun celebrates birthday on June 28 of every year.

How much is Leon Balogun salary?

Leon Balogun Salary and Contract While at Rangers, Leon Balogun’s salary was a handsome £14,000 per week, which came to £728,000 per year excluding bonuses and allowances. During his two-year stay at Brighton, the Nigerian international was earning slightly higher at £22,000 weekly and £1.14m yearly.

Where has Leon Balogun gone?

On 9 April 2021, Balogun signed a new one-year contract with Rangers.

Who has Leon Balogun signed for?

DEFENDER Leon Balogun has joined QPR. The free agent has agreed a one-year deal at Loftus Road following his departure from Glasgow Rangers at the end of last season.

How old is Leon Balogun?

34 years (June 28, 1988)

What nationality is Balogun?

American