Premier League 2018-19: Seven Nigerian players who will look to make a big impact this season

Modified Aug 01, 2018 22:18 GMT

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#7 Donald Agbavobor Leon Balogun (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Birmingham City v Brighton and Hove Albion - Pre-Season Friendly — Leon Balogun arrives with a wealth of experience from the Bundesliga where he has played for over 10 years

A newcomer to the premier league, Leon Balogun arrives with a wealth of experience from the Bundesliga where he has played for over 10 years.

Signed by Brighton & Hove Albion from Mainz on a free transfer, the 29-year-old defender has the calmness, ball playing skill and the presence of mind to make it in the premier league.

A good outing with Nigeria in the 2018 World Cup in Russia where he featured in the three group matches also presents valuable experience to fall back on as he settles down in England.

Perhaps the only shortcoming in Balogun's game is his lack of pace but he more than makes up for it with his good game reading ability.

It may be a debut season for Lean Balogun in England but he is a seasoned campaigner and should not find it difficult settling down fast to business.

About the author

My name is Donald Agbavobor a 45 years old journalist from Nigeria. Been practicing for 18 years and have covered many international tournaments/championships including the All Africa Games in 2003 in Abuja, the Africa Cup of Nations in 2006 in Egypt, the African Youth Championship in 2007 in Congo Brazzaville and the Paralympic Games in London in 2012.
I am married with two children and my wife is also a journalist.

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Edited by Alan John