Carlos Baleba
21-Year-Old
Brighton & Hove Albion
Premier
GTD
Injury Knee
Est. Return 8/16/2025
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.
Deals with knee injury
Baleba is dealing with a knee injury sustained during the pre-season camp in Marbella but has been training in recent days and will be back for the season opener against Fulham, coach Fabian Hurzeler told the media, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Baleba has not been involved in the recent friendlies since he suffered a knee injury during the training camp in Marbella. The midfielder was back in team training on Friday and Saturday and will likely be available for the season opener against Fulham on Saturday, although his situation will continue to be monitored as he is also linked to a potential move during the summer transfer window.
Baleba has not been involved in the recent friendlies since he suffered a knee injury during the training camp in Marbella. The midfielder was back in team training on Friday and Saturday and will likely be available for the season opener against Fulham on Saturday, although his situation will continue to be monitored as he is also linked to a potential move during the summer transfer window.
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Makes 31 starts
Baleba started in 31 of his 34 appearances with Brighton in the Premier League.
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Buries one in victory
Carlos Baleba scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus West Ham United.
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Started against Chelsea
Baleba started and played 75 minutes during the 2-1 FA Cup win against Chelsea.
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Trains, doubtful for Saturday
Baleba (strain) is doubtful for Saturday's match against Chelsea, according to manager Fabin Hurzerler. "They are all doubtful but there might be a possibility that two out of three have a chance to play."
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Ruled out for Nottingham Forest match
Baleba (undisclosed) is a late scratch for Saturday's game versus Nottingham Forest.
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Man United exploring deal
Manchester United are exploring the possibility of signing Baleba before the end of the transfer window, according to The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Manchester United have bolstered their attacking line with the additions of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, but Ruben Amorim is keen on adding a midfielder as well. Baleba is one of the top options the club might target, though it's uncertain if Brighton would be open to letting him leave.
Manchester United have bolstered their attacking line with the additions of Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko, but Ruben Amorim is keen on adding a midfielder as well. Baleba is one of the top options the club might target, though it's uncertain if Brighton would be open to letting him leave.