Yewande Balogun: profile
Yewande Balogun (born 28 September 1989 in Bowie, United States) is a Nigerian footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for AS Saint-Étienne.
Balogun's senior club career began in 2019 at California Storm. She has played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 2019. Her most appearances came at AS Saint-Étienne (2022–present), where she has made 2 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells she totals 2 appearances and 0 goals.
At international level, Balogun has represented Nigeria (women) (2022–present), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Nationality explained: Why does Yewande Balogun play for Nigeria?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2022 (aged about 33)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: United States and France
- Height
- 172 cm — taller than 20% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- AS Saint-Étienne (2022)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Adams, Lounès Gaouaoui and Saïd Chiba (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2022 |  California Storm |
Women's Premier Soccer League | – | – |
| 2022– |  AS Saint-Étienne |
Seconde Ligue | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022– |  Nigeria (women) |
Senior women's | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Yewande Balogun?
Yewande Balogun was born on 28 September 1989, which makes her 37 years old.
Where was Yewande Balogun born?
Yewande Balogun was born in Bowie, United States.
Which national team does Yewande Balogun play for?
Yewande Balogun plays international football for Nigeria (women). She has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Yewande Balogun played for?
Yewande Balogun's recorded clubs are California Storm and AS Saint-Étienne.
What team does Yewande Balogun play for now?
According to the latest data, Yewande Balogun plays for AS Saint-Étienne.
How tall is Yewande Balogun?
Yewande Balogun is 172 cm (5 ft 8 in) tall.
What position does Yewande Balogun play?
Yewande Balogun plays as a goalkeeper.
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