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Leon Balogun reveals Thierry Henry made him wear number 14 shirt at Brighton

The Nigeria international disclosed his love the Gunners and the club's legend, who was his childhood hero and all-time favourite footballer

Brighton and Hove Albion centre-back Leon Balogun has revealed that his admiration for Arsenal legend Thierry Henry made him wear the number 14 shirt at the Amex Stadium.

Balogun grew up as an Arsenal fan in Germany before joining the Seagulls last summer on a free transfer from Mainz 05.

While growing up, the defender played as a striker until the age of nine before he was drafted to the defence.