Brighton & Hove Albion· Premier LeagueAs of now, Carlos Baleba has not yet won major trophies or individual awards, but he has earned recognition as a rising star in the Premier League and represents Cameroon at the international level.
Carlos Baleba is a Cameroonian defensive midfielder who began his professional career at Lille before joining Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. Born in Douala, he has quickly established himself as a promising young talent in English football. Despite his age, Baleba has already made notable appearances for Brighton's first team.
Baleba is a dynamic defensive midfielder known for his physicality, ball-winning ability, and composure under pressure. He excels at breaking up opposition attacks and distributing the ball efficiently to initiate counter-attacks. His tactical awareness and work rate make him a reliable shield for the backline.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1662 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 62 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 167 |
| 24/25 | Premier League | 34 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2673 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | FA Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 354 |
| 24/25 | EFL Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 153 |
| 24/25 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 245 |
| 23/24 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 8 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 642 |
| 23/24 | Premier League | 27 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1320 |
| 23/24 | Ligue 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| 23/24 | FA Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | EFL Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 64 |
| 22/23 | Coupe de France | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 149 |
| 22/23 | Ligue 1 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 472 |
| 22/23 | Championnat National 3 - Groupe G | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 360 |
| 21/22 | Ligue 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Championnat National 3 - Groupe G | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 768 |
| 2025 | Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 347 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Result | Competition | Min | G | A | YC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-09 | Cameroon | ✈ | 2:0 | Africa Cup of Nations | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026-01-04 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:2 | Africa Cup of Nations | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:2 | Africa Cup of Nations | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-12-28 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:1 | Africa Cup of Nations | 90 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-12-24 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:1 | Africa Cup of Nations | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-11-13 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:0 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 45 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025-10-13 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:0 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-10-08 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:2 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-09 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:0 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-09-04 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:3 | World Cup Qualification Africa | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-09 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:1 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-06-06 | Uganda | 🏠 | 3:0 | International Friendlies | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025-03-25 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:3 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 90 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025-03-19 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:0 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-19 | Zimbabwe | 🏠 | 2:1 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-11-13 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:0 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-10-14 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:1 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | - | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-10-11 | Kenya | 🏠 | 4:1 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-10 | Cameroon | ✈ | 0:0 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-09-07 | Namibia | 🏠 | 1:0 | Africa Cup of Nations Qualification | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-11 | Cameroon | ✈ | 1:1 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024-06-08 | Cape Verde | 🏠 | 4:1 | World Cup Qualification Africa | 80 | 0 | 0 | 1 |