Folarin Balogun 87 OVR - FC 26 Team of the Week

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ST CAM United States Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★★ Skills Controlled 178 cm 66 kg 24 yrs
Folarin Balogun
87
ST
First Touch
Finesse Shot
Power Shot
Acrobatic
CAM
R 4★4
Balogun
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 85 75 85 31 78
United States Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco
95 CARD 90 CARD 89 CARD 77 CARD 87 TEAM OF THE WEEK
92 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
90
Sprint Speed
93
85 Shooting
Finishing
87
Positioning
86
Long Shots
79
Shot Power
87
Penalties
78
FK Accuracy
63
Volleys
85
75 Passing
Vision
75
Short Pass
83
Long Pass
69
Curve
71
Crossing
70
FK Accuracy
63
85 Dribbling
Ball Control
85
Dribbling
86
Composure [simulator]
85
Balance
84
Agility
84
Reactions
84
31 Defending
Def. Awareness
24
Interceptions
25
Stand Tackle
21
Slide Tackle
23
Heading
99
78 Physical
Strength [simulator]
84
Jumping
98
Aggression
64
Stamina [simulator]
75

Player Info

Full NameFolarin Balogun
Overall 87
Position ST CAM
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★★
AcceleRATEControlled
Height178 cm
Weight66 kg
Age24
Body TypeAverage Medium
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.9
Nation United States
League Ligue 1 McDonald's
Club AS Monaco
Card ID50579111
Base ID247463

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

ST Roles
Poacher++ False 9++ Advanced Forward+ Target Forward+
CAM Roles
Playmaker++ Shadow Striker+ Classic 10+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Folarin Balogun

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Konrad Laimer
      89
      RB
      Anticipate
      Bruiser
      Incisive Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      LB CDM RM
      R 5★5
      Laimer
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 81 85 85 90 90
      Austria Bundesliga FC Bayern

      Recovery pace to match runs + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Conor Bradley
      89
      RB
      Incisive Pass
      Jockey
      Finesse Shot
      Tiki Taka
      RM
      R 3★4
      Bradley
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 75 81 88 90 88
      Northern Ireland Premier League Liverpool

      Recovery pace to match runs + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Richie Laryea
      89
      RB
      Rapid
      Jockey
      Pinged Pass
      Long Ball Pass
      LB CDM RM
      R 4★4
      Laryea
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 94 82 84 90 89 90
      Canada Major League Soccer Toronto FC

      Recovery pace to match runs + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Thuram
      89
      RB
      Rapid
      Jockey
      Whipped Pass
      Aerial Fortress
      CB
      R 3★3
      Thuram
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 61 84 86 89 93
      France Icons ICONS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Cole
      89
      LB
      Whipped Pass
      Quick Step
      Pinged Pass
      First Touch
      L 4★4
      Cole
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 86 84 85 90 87
      England Icons ICONS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Ramires
      89
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Intercept
      Chip Shot
      Tiki Taka
      RM CM
      R 4★4
      Ramires
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 85 86 85 88 87
      Brazil Premier League HERO

      Recovery pace to match runs + Defensive PlayStyles for isolation duels

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Folarin Balogun

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Akliouche
      91
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      First Touch
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      RM RW L
      L 4★4
      Akliouche
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 88 93 95 60 80
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Paul Pogba
      89
      CM
      Long Ball Pass
      Dead Ball
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      CDM CAM
      R 5★4
      Pogba
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 87 89 90 76 89
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's AS Monaco

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Adam Karabec
      90
      CAM
      Low Driven Shot
      Technical
      Finesse Shot
      Incisive Pass
      CM RW L
      L 4★4
      Karabec
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 89 90 93 55 85
      Czech Republic Ligue 1 McDonald's OL

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Pierrick Capelle
      91
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Anticipate
      Bruiser
      Incisive Pass
      CM L
      L 4★4
      Capelle
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 90 92 91 90 87
      France Ligue 1 McDonald's Angers SCO

      League chemistry support + Creator behind the forward line

      Mohammed Noor
      90
      CAM
      Incisive Pass
      Tiki Taka
      Press Proven
      Finesse Shot
      CM R
      R 4★4
      Noor
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 90 99 90 70 85
      Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League HERO

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Esteban Cambiasso
      91
      CDM
      Tiki Taka
      Anticipate
      Incisive Pass
      Pinged Pass
      CM L
      L 4★5
      Cambiasso
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 86 99 90 90 88
      Argentina Serie A Enilive HERO

      Creator behind the forward line + Supplies early service into dangerous zones

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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