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Carlos Baleba: Age, Nationality, Career and Transfer
Who is Carlos Baleba? Inside the Cameroon midfielder’s age, nationality, Brighton career and the latest reports linking him with Manchester United.
August 19, 2026 at 1:40:35 PM
August 19, 2026 at 1:40:35 PM
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Carlos Baleba has become one of the most searched African footballers after reports that Manchester United are closing in on a deal for the Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder.
The Cameroon international is already regarded as one of the Premier League’s most promising young midfielders. Now, with a reported £60 million offer plus £5 million in add-ons under discussion, supporters across Africa are asking who Baleba is, how old he is, where he began his career and whether his move to Manchester United is complete.
Transfer status: Manchester United’s move for Carlos Baleba had not been officially completed at the time of publication. Sky Sports reported at 1:32 p.m. BST on 19 August 2026—and updated its report later that afternoon—that the clubs were close to a full agreement. The Guardian reported that personal terms had been agreed, but negotiations between the clubs remained ongoing. Neither Manchester United nor Brighton had announced a completed transfer.
Who is Carlos Baleba?
Carlos Noom Quomah Baleba is a Cameroonian professional footballer who plays mainly as a central or defensive midfielder. Born in Douala, he developed at the École de Football des Brasseries du Cameroun before moving to French club Lille in 2022.
Brighton signed him from Lille in August 2023 on a five-year contract. His athleticism, ball-winning ability and willingness to carry the ball through midfield helped him develop into a Premier League regular and a senior Cameroon international.
Carlos Baleba quick facts
Public sources differ on Baleba’s exact January 2004 birth date. Until an authoritative player or federation record resolves that discrepancy, the safest verified description is that he was born in Douala in January 2004 and is 22 as of August 2026.
Why is Carlos Baleba t?
Manchester United’s long-running interest reportedly advanced into formal negotiations with Brighton.
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