Carlos Baleba
Cameroonian association football player (born 2004)
Carlos Baleba: profile
Carlos Baleba (born 3 January 2004 in Douala, Cameroon) is a Cameroonian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United F.C..
Baleba made the step into senior football with Lille OSC in 2022. He has played for 3 clubs in 2 countries since 2022. The busiest spell of his career was at Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. (2023–2026): 92 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 113 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Baleba has represented Cameroon (2024–present), earning 16 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Douala has produced 242 footballers in our database, including Samuel Eto'o, Patrick Mboma and Carlos Kameni.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2024 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 2022–present (5 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 2: France and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (3 in 113)
- Height
- 179 cm — taller than 41% of Cameroonian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Manchester United F.C. (2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Habib Diarra, Fodé Ballo-Touré and Jérémie Boga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2023 |  Lille OSC |
Ligue 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 2023–2026 |  Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. |
Premier League | 92 | 3 |
| 2026– | Manchester United F.C. |
Premier League | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 113 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024– |  Cameroon |
Senior | 16 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Carlos Baleba?
Carlos Baleba was born on 3 January 2004, which makes him 22 years old.
Where was Carlos Baleba born?
Carlos Baleba was born in Douala, Cameroon.
Which national team does Carlos Baleba play for?
Carlos Baleba plays international football for Cameroon. He has 16 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Carlos Baleba played for?
Carlos Baleba's recorded clubs are Lille OSC, Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. and Manchester United F.C..
What team does Carlos Baleba play for now?
According to the latest data, Carlos Baleba plays for Manchester United F.C..
How tall is Carlos Baleba?
Carlos Baleba is 179 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.
What position does Carlos Baleba play?
Carlos Baleba plays as a midfielder.
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