The striker scored three goals in this year’s FIFA World Cup, helping the U.S. advance to the round of 16.
Folarin Balogun, the striker for the U.S. men’s national team and the Ligue 1 club Monaco, has signed with KlutchGroup. Balogun was a breakout for the U.S., scoring three goals to help lead the team to the round of 16.
“Folarin Balogun is one of the most talented and influential players in global football today. His relentless ambition and cultural impact represent the standard of excellence we hope to continue to bring to the sport,” said Rich Paul, Founder and CEO of Klutch Sports Group.
“We are incredibly proud to welcome him to KLUTCH and excited about everything we can build together. ” Klutch first entered the global soccer business when it acquired the football-focused European agency ROOF two years ago. Balogun however is the first soccer star to sign with Klutch directly.
The high profile of the World Cup and a newfound excitement for soccer could lead to new opportunity for the 25 year old, who also found himself at the center of one of the tournament’s more memorable storylines after President Donald Trump called FIFA chief Gianni Infantino in an effort to get a red card issue to Balogun reviewed. He was ultimately allowed to play in the round of 16 matchup against Belgium.
With athletes becoming many of the worlds biggest celebrities, the opportunities for off the field work continues to grow. That includes entertainment in the form of docuseries and scripted fare, but also high-profile endorsement deals across seemingly every category. It’s an area that Klutch, which counts superstars like LeBron James and Jalen Hurts on its roster, knows well.
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