USMNT's Folarin Balogun rises from Zlatan's cosign to $57 million valuation after strong World Cup start
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Ryan Tolmich
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Folarin Balogun, USMNT striker, is gaining international recognition after a strong start at the World Cup. The article discusses his rise from being cosigned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic to now carrying a $57 million transfer valuation. Balogun's performances have put him in conversations alongside legends like Messi and Mbappe in the Golden Boot race, and his trajectory suggests he could become a household name in both American and European soccer.
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The world is learning more and more about the American striker, who could become a household name both in the U.S. and Europe if he continues to perform.
Balogun's name has routinely been among the greats over these last few days.
After the first round of games, the U.S. Men's National Team star was in the thick of a Golden Boot race alongside Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland
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