Balogun earns place in Bundesliga Team of the Week

Super Eagles and Mainz 05 defender, Leon Balogun, has received a well-deserved recognition for his stellar performance in the Bundesliga.

Balogun’s exceptional display in Mainz’s thrilling 2-1 victory against Werder Bremen on Wednesday has earned him a spot in the prestigious Bundesliga Team of the Week, as determined by the football statistics website whoscored.com.

The 28-year-old Nigerian defender has made a significant impact this season, featuring prominently in four Bundesliga games for Mainz.

His consistently impressive contributions have not gone unnoticed, with Balogun emerging as a key figure in the club’s campaign.

Joining Balogun in the Bundesliga Team of the Week are some of the league’s most illustrious talents, including Bayern Munich’s dynamic duo, Franck Ribery and Tiago Alcantara, as well as Dortmund’s prolific Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Anthony Modeste from FC Koln.

The complete whoscored.com Bundesliga Team of the Week includes:

• Keeper: Roman Burki (Borussia Dortmund)
• Defenders: Sebastian Rudy (Hoffenheim), Leon Balogun (Mainz 05), David Abraham (Eintracht Frankfurt), Bastian Oczipka (Eintracht Frankfurt)
• Midfielders: Tiago Alcantara (Bayern Munich), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund), Izet Hajrovic (Werder Bremen)
• Strikers: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Borussia Dortmund), Anthony Modeste (FC Koln)

Balogun’s inclusion in this esteemed lineup reflects his commitment to excellence and further cements his reputation as a formidable defender in one of Europe’s top leagues.

His remarkable achievements on the field serve as an inspiration to aspiring talents and a source of pride for Super Eagles fans worldwide.