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Carlos Baleba
Born: January 3, 2004
Height: 5' 10.5" (179cm)
Hometown: Douala, Cameroon
Nationality: 
Cameroonian
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CameroonianPosition: Midfielder
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2022-2023 | Lille |
| 2023- | Brighton & Hove Albion | |
Sports Mole has 284 articles about Carlos Baleba. Articles 1 to 40:
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Manchester United transfer news: 'Stance' on 'approach' to Premier League midfielder in January window revealed
Manchester United's stance on making an approach for a Premier League midfielder is reportedly revealed amid January transfer window links.Jan 11, 07:29
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Team News: Man Utd vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's FA Cup third-round clash between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 10, 16:30
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Man Utd transfer news: Napoli 'in competition' with Red Devils for Wolverhampton Wanderers ace
Napoli prepare to rival Manchester United for the signature of Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Joao Gomes, according to a report.Jan 10, 16:05
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Preview:Cameroon vs Morocco - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Cameroon and Morocco, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 7, 23:30
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Team News: Man City vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion.Jan 6, 19:30
AFCON 2025: Carlos Baleba, Bryan Mbeumo... the four heroes behind Cameroon's quarter-final qualification
Cameroon defeated South Africa (1-2) on Sunday in the AFCON 2025 round of 16.Jan 5, 07:59
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Man Utd transfer latest: New Big Six club joins Carlos Baleba race as 'initial enquiries' made
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly face competition from another Big Six club to sign Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba in 2026.Jan 4, 12:57
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Man Utd risk Enzo Maresca repeat as Ruben Amorim hints at transfer disagreements with Red Devils director
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim hints at a disagreement between himself and the powers-that-be over the club's transfer strategy, leaving the Red Devils at risk of an Enzo Maresca repeat.Jan 4, 08:48
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Manchester United transfer news: Major Carlos Baleba update as CEO confirms 'plans' for 'future' of midfielder
Manchester United receive a major update on the future of Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, with the plans for the star revealed.Jan 3, 19:14
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Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim has chance to take advantage of 'desperate' club and make cheap January addition
Manchester United could reportedly take advantage of a 'desperate' club and sign a player in either the January or summer transfer windows.Jan 2, 23:39
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Preview:South Africa vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's AFCON Round of 16 clash between South Africa and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 2, 21:57
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils could break the January window by landing 'dream midfield target'
Manchester United allegedly get in touch with Brighton & Hove Albion to discuss the possibility of signing Carlos Baleba this month.Jan 2, 21:41
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Team News: Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Burnley injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnely.Jan 2, 15:00
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Brighton & Hove Albion lineup vs. Burnley: Predicted XI for Premier League clash amid Yankuba Minteh injury fear
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash against Burnley.Jan 1, 22:26
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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs Burnley - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Burnley, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jan 1, 18:42
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Ranking Man Utd's January midfield targets: Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Adam Wharton rated ahead of transfer window
Sports Mole ranks Manchester United's five January midfield targets from best fit to worst, including Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba and Adam Wharton.Dec 29, 18:43
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Preview:West Ham United vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 29, 11:11
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Manchester United transfer news: Ruben Amorim's list of 'cheaper options' as Carlos Baleba one of three 'top targets'
Manchester United reportedly identify cheaper midfield alternatives to their list of three summer targets, a list that includes Carlos Baleba.Dec 29, 00:12
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Team News: West Ham United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United.Dec 28, 20:18
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Brighton lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Danny Welbeck returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for their Premier League clash with West Ham United.Dec 28, 19:59
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Preview:Ivory Coast vs Cameroon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Ivory Coast and Cameroon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 26, 19:03
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Team News: Arsenal vs. Brighton injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion.Dec 26, 15:00
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Preview:Arsenal vs Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Brighton & Hove Albion, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 25, 17:30
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Manchester United transfer news: 'Serious' Kobbie Mainoo twist amid 'deadline' rumours ahead of January
Kobbie Mainoo's future at Manchester United reportedly takes a fresh and 'serious' twist amid rumours of a deadline ahead of the January window.Dec 23, 18:03
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Team News: Brighton vs. Sunderland injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland.Dec 19, 15:00
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Manchester United and Arsenal transfer blow as clubs 'miss out' on teenage sensation ahead of January window
Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly miss out on a target, but the clubs are still keen on strengthening in the January transfer window.Dec 18, 00:04
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Which Premier League club will be affected the most by AFCON absentees – best to worst
Sports Mole ranks the Premier League clubs most affected by AFCON 2025 absentees, detailing which players will be missing and how it could impact their winter campaign.Dec 16, 03:36
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'weighing up' shock January move for Premier League midfielder
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a January move for Bournemouth midfielder Tyler Adams, who could cost the Red Devils around £40m.Dec 15, 16:48
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Manchester United transfer news: Carlos Baleba addresses "stressful period" at Brighton & Hove Albion amid exit rumours
Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba speaks out amid reported intertest from Manchester United, addressing concerns about his form in the Premier League this season.Dec 14, 23:51
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils open to 'cashing in' on £70m-rated star amid Saudi Pro League interest
Manchester United are reportedly open to the idea of Bruno Fernandes leaving in 2026, with Saudi Pro League clubs keen on the 31-year-old.Dec 12, 14:31
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Manchester United transfer news: Real Madrid lead race for 'marquee' midfielder as Ruben Amorim looks for 'enticing' signing
Manchester United reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of a midfield addition, with Real Madrid said to be ahead in the race to sign the player.Dec 7, 17:14
Brighton lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Danny Welbeck returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.Dec 5, 10:06
Carlos Baleba to Man Utd: Brighton find 'ideal' Premier League-based replacement
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly target a Premier League-based midfielder to replace Manchester United-linked Carlos Baleba.Dec 5, 00:22
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'launch' £24.5m bid for teenage star in hope of January deal
Manchester United reportedly make an offer for Olympiacos teenager Christos Mouzakitis ahead of the January transfer window.Dec 4, 08:35
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“No-brainer”: Man City urged to complete “crucial” transfer of £100m-rated star
Elliot Anderson to Manchester City is an “absolute no-brainer” and Pep Guardiola’s side “should be pursuing” the in-demand Nottingham Forest star, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Dec 2, 14:40
Tottenham transfer news: Spurs 'sense opportunity' to beat Man Utd to £87.9m Premier League midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur have supposedly sensed an opportunity to rival Manchester United for one of their chief midfield targets in the summer of 2026.Dec 1, 11:57
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Manchester United transfer news: Legend on Premier League midfielder with "more quality" than Carlos Baleba
A Manchester United legend explains why the club should look to sign another Premier League star over Brighton & Hove Albion's Carlos Baleba.Nov 28, 23:12
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Brighton lineup vs Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Hurzeler can now use one returning forward
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for their Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest on Sunday.Nov 28, 14:19
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'assessing' ex-Chelsea star, six others to bolster midfield
Manchester United reportedly intensify their search for key midfield reinforcements ahead of next summer's transfer window, eyeing several prominent targets domestically and on the continent.Nov 27, 23:40
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Man Utd transfer news: Ruben Amorim's side among Premier League giants to ‘make enquiry’ for 28-year-old defender
Manchester United are reportedly one of five Premier League giants interested in signing a 28-year-old full-back in the January transfer window.Nov 27, 12:52
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