Carlos Baleba
| Date of birth | 03 January 2004 |
| Place of birth | Douala |
| Nationality | Cameroonian |
| Height | 1.79 m |
| Position | Midfielder |
Full name is: Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba.
Carlos Baleba played for Futur Soccer FC and EF Brasseries du Cameroun during his youth career.
He joined Brighton and Hove Albion in August 2023 with a five-year contract.
Carlos joined Manchester United in August 2026 with a five-year contract.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lille OSC | 14 Jan 2022 | 29 Aug 2023 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 29 Aug 2023 | 25 Aug 2026 | |
| Manchester United | 25 Aug 2026 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 3 |
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 15 | 12 |
7
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| 2023-24 | Brighton and Hove Albion | UEFA Europa League | 6 |
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| 2024-25 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 4 |
1
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| 2024-25 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
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| 2024-25 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 31 | 3 |
3 |
6
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1
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| 2025-26 | Brighton and Hove Albion | FA Cup | 1 |
1
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| 2025-26 | Brighton and Hove Albion | League Cup | 2 | 1 |
1
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| 2025-26 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Premier League | 23 | 8 |
5
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | Cameroon | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2024-25 | Cameroon | Africa Cup of Nations | 3 | ||||
| 2024-25 | Cameroon | FIFA World Cup | 2 |
1
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| 2025-26 | Cameroon | Africa Cup of Nations | 5 |
2
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| 2025-26 | Cameroon | FIFA World Cup | 4 |
1
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Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
International matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2024 | Cameroon v Cape Verde Islands | W | 4-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 11 Jun 2024 | Angola v Cameroon | D | 1-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 07 Sep 2024 | Cameroon v Namibia | W | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Qualifying group J |
| 10 Sep 2024 | Zimbabwe v Cameroon | D | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Qualifying group J |
| 11 Oct 2024 | Cameroon v Kenya | W | 4-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Qualifying group J |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Swaziland v Cameroon | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Cameroon v Libya | W | 3-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 09 Sep 2025 | Cape Verde Islands v Cameroon | L | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Mauritius v Cameroon | W | 0-2 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 13 Oct 2025 | Cameroon v Angola | D | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 1st round group D |
| 13 Nov 2025 | Cameroon v Congo DR | L | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup | Africa 2nd round semi-final |
| 24 Dec 2025 | Cameroon v Gabon | W | 1-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group F |
| 28 Dec 2025 | Ivory Coast v Cameroon | D | 1-1 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group F |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Mozambique v Cameroon | W | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Group F |
| 04 Jan 2026 | South Africa v Cameroon | W | 1-2 | Africa Cup of Nations | Round of 16 |
| 09 Jan 2026 | Morocco v Cameroon | L | 2-0 | Africa Cup of Nations | Quarter-final |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.