Forward Has Now Scored in Seven Straight Ligue 1 Matches
Folarin Balogun continued his extraordinary run of form on Friday, but it wasn't enough to prevent Monaco from suffering a chastening 4-1 defeat to Paris FC in Ligue 1.
The American striker pulled one back in the 36th minute to score in a seventh consecutive league game—a feat that makes him the first player to achieve that in Ligue 1 since Neymar did so with PSG back in 2022. He now stands just one game away from equalling Monaco's all-time club record for consecutive scoring appearances, jointly held by Shabani Nonda and Rony Lopes.
The stats tell the story of a player in rampant form. Balogun had 10 touches inside the opposition box, won two of three aerial duels, and completed his only dribble attempt, though a big chance missed will have frustrated him on a night his side were well beaten. He now has nine goals in nine games across all competitions and 17 for the season in total.
For the USMNT, the numbers are deeply encouraging ahead of a home World Cup. Mauricio Pochettino will be watching closely as his striker builds the kind of momentum that could make him one of the tournament's most dangerous forwards come the summer.
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