Rangers fans wowed by 95-touch star defying all expectations

Rangers fans were left impressed by Leon Balogun’s age-defying performance against St Mirren on Sunday (27 October). The Gers remained in third place in the... The post Rangers fans wowed by 95-touch star defying all expectations appeared first on Football Insider.

Oct 28, 2024 - 22:00

Rangers fans wowed by 95-touch star defying all expectations

Rangers fans were left impressed by Leon Balogun’s age-defying performance against St Mirren on Sunday (27 October).

The Gers remained in third place in the Scottish Premiership after a 2-1 victory courtesy of goals from Mohamed Diomande and Vaclav Cerny as the squad maintains pressure on Aberdeen and Celtic.

However, it was the individual performance of 36-year-old Balogun that fans were particularly taken aback by.

The central defender was starting only his second game of the season in the league but quickly showcased his experience throughout the match.

Balogun made 77 passes throughout the match and managed an 88% accurate pass rate, while he had 95 attacking touches.

Defensively is where he shone brightest though, making three-headed clearances, six interceptions, and 13 defensive actions to help his team secure three points.

Rangers fans have been wowed by Leon Balogun’s consistency

Balogun might be one of the oldest players in the Scottish Premiership, but Rangers fans believe that he’s still one of the best defenders in Philippe Clement’s team.

No matter who we play or who we bring in

Leon balogun at the age of 36 is still quite clearly our best CB— CJ (@cjnovo992) October 27, 2024

How is Leon Balogun still our best centre back at his age???? Propper is poor and Souttar is average— Ryan (@RyanMcN97) October 27, 2024

I feel more confident when he is in the side— Christopher Barclay (@CCOCSB) October 27, 2024

Balogun defying age and expectations! Still anchoring the defense with class!— ANIL KULHARI (@ALKANILreal) October 27, 2024

Has to be Balogun and Souttar at the back every week— GRUM ???????????????????????????? (@PlayGrum) October 27, 2024

Agree with that. Im not fussed on propper so far. He was captain at his last club which puzzling— Johnboy290 (@Johnboy2903) October 27, 2024

I never get getting tired of saying.
I'm a big Balogun fan. pic.twitter.com/Q1UJF14Zrh— Billy K (@BillyK69754346) October 27, 2024

The fact 35 year old Leon Balogun is our best CB is very worrying— Nils Koppen Loyal (@GraemeGames) October 28, 2024

SPFL Premiership
Most Interceptions
Top 10 as at 28th Oct '24

Akil Wright 20
Slobodan Rubezic 17
Connor Randall 16
Gavin Molloy 16
Lewis Miller 15
Liam Gordon 15
Leon Balogun 15
Kye Rowles 14
Warren O'Hora 14
Malechi Boateng 13
Corrie Ndaba 13
Billy Koumetio 13— Pie & Bovril ???????????????????????????? (@pieandbov) October 28, 2024

Big Leon knows what playing for Rangers is all about, pity about some of the charlatans he shares the dressing room. Balogun for Captain.— British Patriot ✝️ (@britishpat1872) October 26, 2024

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