Leon Balogun
Aris Limassol/D/
NigeriaPlayer Info
Leon Balogun is a Nigerian international defender whose career has seen him develop into a composed and experienced center-back, featuring in top European leagues and on the world stage. After starting in Germany, he gained prominence at Bundesliga side Mainz 05 before successful spells in England with Brighton & Hove Albion, where he won promotion to the Premier League, and later with Rangers in Scotland, winning the Scottish Premiership. Currently with Aris Limassol in Cyprus, Balogun is known for his reading of the game, ability to play out from the back, and leadership. He has been a mainstay for the Nigerian national team, the Super Eagles, earning over 40 caps and representing his country at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. His journey exemplifies a modern defender who has adapted and succeeded across different footballing landscapes.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Rangers
Aris LimassolSigned
2023/07/11
Queens Park RangersRangersSigned
2022/08/25
RangersQueens Park RangersSigned
2020/07/23
Wigan AthleticRangersSigned
2020/06/25
Brighton Hove AlbionWigan AthleticSigned
2020/05/30
Wigan AthleticBrighton Hove AlbionLoan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Aris Limassol
CYP First Division2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
13
Games Started
13
Minutes Per Game
183
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
1
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
0
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
0
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
0
Interceptions Per Game
0
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
2
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0