Folarin Balogun was raised in London, England , after being born in Brooklyn, New York. Sources also note that he spent his formative years in east London and returned to the UK when he was about one month old.

Quick Scoop

  • Born in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Raised in London by his Nigerian parents.
  • His football development began in England, including Arsenal’s academy.

That’s why he’s often described as London-raised even though he was born in the United States.