Khalid Balogun, originally from Bowie, Md., joined Lexington SC after spending most of his playing career in Maryland.
Quickly becoming a fan favorite in Lexington, Balogun scored four goals and notched two assists, joining the ranks of LSC athletes to be featured in the USL League One Team of the Week.
Balogun also holds the honor of being the first player in Lexington Sporting Club history to score a goal excluding penalty kicks.
The 6-4 forward most recently played professionally for Maryland Bobcats FC in the National Independent Soccer Association (NISA) before Lexington, completing his third season with the club in 2022.
Balogun enjoyed a highly decorated career at NCAA Division-III St. Mary’s College in St. Mary’s City, Md., earning two United Soccer Coaches All-American honors and four All-Region nods while compiling 37 goals and 19 assists in 66 matches (64 starts). He also earned the Capital Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year (2019) and Rookie of the Year (2016) awards.
He began his soccer journey at D.C. United’s youth academy and would also play for Montgomery Soccer Club.
“Excited to be back for another year!” Balogun said. “Can’t wait to get started!”
Sporting Director Sam Stockley
“Khalid is a big striker with excellent skill and electric pace. He can play many different positions across the front line and possesses dynamic technical ability. Khalid is a goal scorer, and we’re fortunate to have him on our team.”