Teslim Balogun
Nigerian footballer (1927–1972)
Nigeria
Forward
Teslim Balogun: profile
Teslim Balogun (born 1927 in Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 30 July 1972.
Balogun started out at Peterborough United F.C. in 1955. He played for 4 clubs between 1955 and 1958. His most appearances came at Queens Park Rangers F.C. (1956–1957), where he made 13 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 13 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Balogun represented Nigeria (1948–1960).
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1948 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1955–1958 (4 seasons)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955–1956 |  Peterborough United F.C. |
EFL League One | 0 | 0 |
| 1956 | Skegness Town A.F.C. |
– | – | |
| 1956–1957 | Queens Park Rangers F.C. |
EFL Championship | 13 | 3 |
| 1957–1958 | Holbeach United F.C. |
United Counties League | – | – |
| Total | 13 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948–1960 | Nigeria |
Senior | – | – |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Teslim Balogun born?
Teslim Balogun was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Teslim Balogun play for?
Teslim Balogun played international football for Nigeria.
Which clubs has Teslim Balogun played for?
Teslim Balogun's recorded clubs are Peterborough United F.C., Skegness Town A.F.C., Queens Park Rangers F.C. and Holbeach United F.C..
What position does Teslim Balogun play?
Teslim Balogun played as a forward.