Carlos Baleba

League: Premier LeagueTeam: Brighton & Hove AlbionNationality: Cameroon
Positions:DMCMage:~21

Estimated market value (beta)

€19.9m€93.5m
Confidence: 71%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
x̄(w) = 73.7 / 100 · Confidence = 71%

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration78

Known for quick bursts out of midfield and ability to get into space. (conf 0.8)

Top speed74

Good sprint speed for a central midfielder but not elite pace. (conf 0.7)

Agility75

Comfortable changing direction with the ball and in tight spaces. (conf 0.7)

Stamina82

High work-rate and routinely covers a lot of ground during matches. (conf 0.8)

Control

First touch70

Generally reliable on reception, enabling forward progression. (conf 0.7)

Dribbling74

Effective dribbler in midfield, can beat opponents in one-on-one situations. (conf 0.75)

Ball shielding76

Strong physical presence and ability to protect possession under pressure. (conf 0.75)

Ball striking68

Decent contact on passes and strikes but not a standout long-range shooter. (conf 0.6)

Distribution

Short passing77

Solid short-range passing to maintain tempo and link play. (conf 0.8)

Long passing70

Capable of line-breaking passes but still developing consistency. (conf 0.65)

Crossing59

Not a primary crosser given deeper midfield role. (conf 0.6)

Vision74

Shows good awareness to pick progressive passes and exploit channels. (conf 0.7)

Chance threat

Finishing60

Can contribute goals occasionally but finishing is not a primary strength. (conf 0.6)

Shot selection64

Generally picks reasonable opportunities from distance and late runs. (conf 0.6)

Off-ball movement78

Makes intelligent late runs and finds pockets between lines. (conf 0.75)

Set-piece shot58

Not known for set-piece proficiency. (conf 0.5)

Duels

Aerial72

Good physicality and ability to compete in aerial duels for his role. (conf 0.7)

Ground duels79

Strong in tackles and 50/50s, uses body well to win ground challenges. (conf 0.8)

Defense

Pressing intensity80

High pressing work-rate and proactive in winning the ball back. (conf 0.8)

Defensive disruption77

Effective at intercepting and breaking opposition play in midfield. (conf 0.75)

Defensive positioning74

Generally well-positioned to protect the backline and cover spaces. (conf 0.7)

Mental

Composure72

Calm on the ball under pressure for his age and role. (conf 0.7)

Decision making73

Makes sensible choices in possession and when to progress play. (conf 0.7)

Work rate84

Consistently high effort both offensively and defensively. (conf 0.85)

Resilience

Injury reliability85

No major injury history publicly noted and available records show good availability. (conf 0.6)

Outlook

Potential86

Young profile with traits suggesting significant upside if development continues. (conf 0.75)

Reputation70

Increasing recognition for performances at club level and youth international background. (conf 0.7)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

A dynamic, box-to-box central midfielder who combines physicality, high work-rate and progressive passing. He excels at pressing, winning duels and carrying the ball into advanced areas, offering a balance of defensive disruption and forward momentum. Still young, his profile centres on athleticism, ball progression and growing tactical intelligence.

Broke into senior-level football quickly from youth ranks, drawing attention for midfield dynamism and ball-carrying ability.

Has been praised for his physicality and press intensity, often changing games through energy and turnovers rather than individual flair.

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