Leon Balogun

Leon Balogun

athlete Nigeria

Leon Balogun is a Nigerian professional footballer known for his versatility in defense. Born on June 28, 1988, in Berlin, Germany, he has enjoyed a varied club career, featuring for teams such as Brighton & Hove Albion and Wigan Athletic in the English leagues, as well as Rangers in Scotland. Balogun has represented Nigeria at the international level, earning caps in important tournaments including the FIFA World Cup. As of the latest updates, he has made a significant contribution to Rangers this season with 19 appearances, scoring once and providing an assist, and is looking to return to full fitness after a recent injury.

Born on Jan 01, 1987 (38 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
9,973
Power
130$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Romania 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 19,237,691 9,973 $250,000 130$
Totals 1 19,237,691 9,973 $250,000 130$
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Recent Mentions

Romania Romania: Leon Balogun will also leave Glasgow Rangers after his contract expires. 5

Ianis Hagi Tom Lawrence Vaclav Cerny Neraysho Kasanwirjo Rafael Fernandes Gigi Becali Gica Hagi Mircea Lucescu
Adevărul: Glasgow Rangers a anunțat oficial că se desparte de Ianis Hagi. Românul a avut o relație cu năbădăi pe Ibrox Park

Nigeria Nigeria: Balogun rolled back the years with a commanding display at the heart of defence. 9

Ademola Lookman Victor Osimhen Moses Simon Frank Onyeka Cyriel Dessers Ibrahim Olawoyin Alhassan Yusuf Daniel Udoh Johnbosco Kalu Chibuike Nwaiwu Chibuike Ohizu
The Punch: Lookman awakens to fire Monza down Serie B

Ireland Ireland: Leon Balogun’s header, which clipped the Celtic crossbar inside 90 seconds, hinted at a thrilling encounter which was never to materialise. 5

Adam Idah Barry Ferguson Nicolas Raskin James Tavernier Daizen Maeda
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Adam Idah hits Celtic leveller as Rangers denied in Old Firm showdown – The Irish Times

Spain Spain: Leon Balogun is listed among the players who participated in the match. 5

Liam Kelly Robin Propper Dujon Sterling James Tavernier Nicolas Raskin Bailey Rice Connor Barron Ridvan Yilmaz Vaclav Cerny Ross Mccausland Ianis Hagi Nedim Bajrami Cyriel Dessers Hamza Igamane Julen Agirrezabala Dani Vivian Oscar De Marcos Andoni Gorosabel Inigo Lekue Yeray Alvarez Inaki Williams Oihan Sancet Alex Berenguer Inigo Ruiz De Galarreta Benat Prados Mikel Jauregizar Maroan Sannadi Gorka Guruzeta Istvan Kovacs
El País: El Athletic se queda corto tras jugar en superioridad más de 90 minutos | Fútbol | Deportes

Romania Romania: Leon Balogun was substituted for Ianis Hagi during the match. 5

Ianis Hagi Barry Ferguson Jack Butland
Adevărul: Ianis Hagi, taxat de scoțieni după ce s-a ascuns de minge în victoria incredibilă a lui Rangers contra lui Dundee FC

Nigeria Nigeria: Leon Balogun declared that he still wants to play for Nigeria but was omitted from the provisional squad list. 5

Scott Nathaniel Artfield Cyriel Dessers Barry Ferguson Eric Chelle
The Punch: Ex-Rangers player backs Dessers for success

Ireland Ireland: Visiting defender Leon Balogun’s header from another Tavernier corner was blocked. 5

Hamza Igamane Nico Raskin Mohamed Diomande Barry Ferguson Daizen Maeda Reo Hatate Maik Nawrocki Callum Mcgregor Luke Mccowan Kasper Schmeichel Jeffrey Schlupp James Tavernier Vaclav Cerny Arne Engels Dujon Sterling Ian Hagi Tom Lawrence Clinton Nsiala Alistair Johnston
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Hamza Igamane hammers in late goal as Rangers beat Celtic in thrilling Old Firm derby – The Irish Times

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Leon Balogun’s header from another Tavernier corner was blocked. 5

Hamza Igamane Nico Raskin Mohamed Diomande Barry Ferguson Daizen Maeda Reo Hatate Maik Nawrocki Callum Mcgregor Luke Mccowan Ridvan Yilmaz Kasper Schmeichel Jeffrey Schlupp James Tavernier Jack Butland Vaclav Cerny Arne Engels Dujon Sterling Ianis Hagi Tom Lawrence Clinton Nsiala Alistair Johnston
The Guardian: Igamane’s late strike earns Rangers derby win despite Celtic comeback | Scottish Premiership

Nigeria Nigeria: Leon Balogun is a veteran defender for Rangers and has been supportive of teammate Cyriel Dessers. 8

Ola Aina Taiwo Awoniyi Alex Iwobi Calvin Bassey Wilfred Ndidi Caleb Okoli Victor Boniface Nathan Tella Kevin Akpoguma Gift Orban Cyriel Dessers Chidera Ejuke Akor Adams Gift Monday Rinsola Babajide Gabriel Osho Ado Onaiwu
The Punch: Nigerian partnerships lighting up Europe’s top leagues

Nigeria Nigeria: Leon Balogun will return to training this week after being sidelined. 7

Philippe Clement Cyriel Dessers Bruno Fernandes
The Punch: Balogun set for Rangers return