Carlos Baleba
22-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Baleba took on a major starting role during his second season with Brighton. He played in 34 matches (31 starts) and even helped on the back line when there were a bevy of injuries. Like most defensive midfielders, his upside is capped, but he had four goal contributions from 44 shots in 2024/25, and his penchant for ripping shots from deep is always appreciated in fantasy. He heads into the 2025/26 campaign as Brighton's top midfielder, set for a role similar to the one as last season in Fabian Hurzeler's second season in charge.
Early hook in loss
Carlos Baleba recorded one interception in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat against Aston Villa. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 2nd minute.
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Carlos Baleba was deemed unplayable Wednesday. The midfielder completed just four passes and was brandished a yellow card before being removed in favor of James Milner after just 22 minutes on the pitch. Carlos Baleba has started in four successive league fixtures, but that streak is in doubt as Brighton prepare to take on Liverpool on Saturday at Anfield.
Carlos Baleba was deemed unplayable Wednesday. The midfielder completed just four passes and was brandished a yellow card before being removed in favor of James Milner after just 22 minutes on the pitch. Carlos Baleba has started in four successive league fixtures, but that streak is in doubt as Brighton prepare to take on Liverpool on Saturday at Anfield.
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Pictured in training with club
Baleba (undisclosed) is fully fit and back in Brighton's training sessions after returning from international duty. He's "in good shape and good mood," according to manager Fabian Hurzeler.
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Fully fit, returns to Brighton
Baleba (undisclosed) is no longer injured since he played 77 minutes in Friday's 2-0 loss against Morocco and is now heading back to Brighton after being eliminated from the AFCON with Cameroon.
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Forced off injured
Baleba (undisclosed) was forced off injured at halftime during Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Gabon at AFCON, according to The Argus.
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Quiet in midfield
Carlos Baleba recorded one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Liverpool.
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Midfield anchor
Baleba has started in six of his seven appearances this season for 355 minutes of play.
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PSG enter transfer race
PSG have entered the transfer race to sign Baleba, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.
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Baleba is set to leave Brighton in the summer, and there should be no shortage of teams interested in the Cameroon international. Manchester United are believed to be leading the race for him, but PSG have joined the race alongside two other Premier League clubs in Chelsea and Tottenham. The 22-year-old is expected to command a transfer fee north of $100 million.
Baleba is set to leave Brighton in the summer, and there should be no shortage of teams interested in the Cameroon international. Manchester United are believed to be leading the race for him, but PSG have joined the race alongside two other Premier League clubs in Chelsea and Tottenham. The 22-year-old is expected to command a transfer fee north of $100 million.