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.
Option to face Liverpool
Baleba (undisclosed) is an option for Saturday's clash against Liverpool after missing the last game due to a minor issue, according to BBC Sussex Sport.
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Baleba sat out the Sunderland clash with a minor issue but is back in the mix for Saturday's showdown against Liverpool, just as coach Fabian Hurzeler hinted last week. He's been managing a series of muscular problems this season, so the staff could bring him along carefully rather than throwing him straight into a full workload. That said, this likely opens the door for James Milner to keep a bigger role in midfield until Baleba is fully back up to speed.
Baleba sat out the Sunderland clash with a minor issue but is back in the mix for Saturday's showdown against Liverpool, just as coach Fabian Hurzeler hinted last week. He's been managing a series of muscular problems this season, so the staff could bring him along carefully rather than throwing him straight into a full workload. That said, this likely opens the door for James Milner to keep a bigger role in midfield until Baleba is fully back up to speed.
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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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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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Brighton softening stance
Brighton are willing to accept offers well below the £100m valuation they placed on the midfielder last summer, according to The Sun.
ANALYSIS
Brighton were keen on not letting Baleba leave in the summer for anything less than a nine-figure transfer fee. However, things have changed drastically, and now Baleba could be available for a lower sum during the summer. The subpar season he's had for Brighton, at least compared to the stellar displays he delivered in 2024/25, have played a factor in this outcome. Manchester United are still interested in landing the Cameroon star in the summer, especially since Casemiro will leave Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign.
Brighton were keen on not letting Baleba leave in the summer for anything less than a nine-figure transfer fee. However, things have changed drastically, and now Baleba could be available for a lower sum during the summer. The subpar season he's had for Brighton, at least compared to the stellar displays he delivered in 2024/25, have played a factor in this outcome. Manchester United are still interested in landing the Cameroon star in the summer, especially since Casemiro will leave Old Trafford at the end of the current campaign.