Carlos Baleba
Cameroon
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Carlos Baleba 2025/2026 season stats
As a right defensive midfielder, Carlos Baleba has appeared in 31 Premier League matches this season, totalling 1,665 minutes at an average rating of 6.22. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Premier League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Premier League | 31 | 1,665 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 38 | 6.22 |
 Carabao Cup | 3 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7.21 |
 FA Cup | 1 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.66 |
| Total | 35 | 1,894 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 6.32 |
Premier LeagueAttacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 14 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 4 |
| Shots | 20 | 1.10 | 40 |
| Shots on target | 3 | 0.20 | 22 |
| Shot accuracy | 15.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 10 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 10 |
| Big chances missed | 1 | 0.05 | 34 |
| Shots off target | 11 | 0.59 | 59 |
| Shots blocked | 8 | 0.43 | 58 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.05 | 67 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Key passes | 9 | 0.50 | 13 |
| Chances created | 9 | 0.49 | 18 |
| Big chances created | 1 | 0.05 | 19 |
Carlos Baleba has taken 20 shots with 3 on target (15% accuracy), scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 83 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.8 expected goals (xG), 0.2 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 40th percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Carlos Baleba has 0 assists and 9 key passes , creating 1 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 185 minutes. Carlos Baleba has set up 9 shots for teammates, worth 0.7 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 15th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 748 | 40.40 | 43 |
| Accurate passes | 644 | 34.80 | 47 |
| Pass accuracy | 86.0% | n/a | 65 |
| Long balls won | 35 | 1.89 | 66 |
| Through balls won | 1 | 0.05 | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Backward passes | 197 | 10.65 | 85 |
| Passes (final third) | 70 | 3.78 | 26 |
Carlos Baleba has completed 644 of 748 passes at 86% accuracy . He is around the divisional average for passing volume, ranking in the 43rd percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.65 | 45 |
| Dribble attempts | 25 | 1.35 | 45 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 55 |
| Duels won | 102 | 5.51 | 66 |
| Aerials won | 29 | 1.57 | 82 |
| Touches | 1045 | 56.50 | 40 |
| Possession lost | 172 | 9.30 | 19 |
| Dribbled past | 18 | 0.97 | 68 |
| Fouls won | 24 | 1.30 | 52 |
| Dispossessed | 22 | 1.19 | 63 |
| Turnovers | 26 | 1.41 | 63 |
Carlos Baleba completes 12 dribbles at a 48% success rate and wins 102 duels .
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 38 | 2.05 | 59 |
| Tackles won | 21 | 1.14 | 53 |
| Interceptions | 30 | 1.62 | 93 |
| Clearances | 33 | 1.78 | 73 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 104 | 5.62 | 89 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 33 |
| Errors led to shot | 5 | 0.27 | 100 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 40 |
Carlos Baleba makes 38 tackles and 30 interceptions , adding 33 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 44 minutes. He is around the divisional average defensively, ranking in the 59th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 31 | 1.68 | 81 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.27 | 67 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 47 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 18 |
| Fouls per card | 6.20 | n/a | 59 |
| Foul involvements | 55 | 2.97 | 71 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Carlos Baleba has committed 31 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 6.2 fouls.
Positions played
Premier LeagueMainly right defensive midfielder (16 appearances), also at left defensive midfielder (4) and central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
vs midfieldersStrengths
Weaknesses
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Carlos Baleba previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Africa Cup of Nations | 5 | 349 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6.66 |
 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifications | 3 | 245 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7.51 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 34 | 2,670 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 79 | 7.07 |
| FA Cup | 4 | 354 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 6.97 |
| Carabao Cup | 2 | 153 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7.78 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CAF World Cup Qualifiers | 3 | 245 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4.44 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 27 | 1,362 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 40 | 6.72 |
 Ligue 1 | 2 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3.47 |
| Carabao Cup | 1 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6.32 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ligue 1 | 19 | 472 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 6.06 |
 Coupe de France | 2 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7.14 |
About Carlos Baleba
Premier League 2025/2026 season
This season in the Premier League, Carlos Baleba has featured across 31 appearances (23 starts), totalling 1665 minutes. Carlos Baleba has attempted 20 shots with 3 on target, a 15% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.76 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Carlos Baleba has created 9 chances including 1 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 25 attempts (48% success rate). Carlos Baleba has contributed 9 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Carlos Baleba has registered 38 tackles (21 won), 30 interceptions, and 33 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 644 from 748 pass attempts, a 86% pass accuracy rate. Carlos Baleba has won 102 of 204 total duels.
Discipline
Carlos Baleba has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 31 fouls and winning 24.
About Carlos Baleba
Carlos Baleba is a 22-year-old midfielder playing for Manchester United in the Premier League, representing Cameroon. Carlos Baleba is left-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 3 January 2004.
Most recent appearance
Carlos Baleba's most recent match was away at Manchester United on May 20th. Manchester United lost 0-3. Carlos Baleba played 31 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs, 2 tackles with a match rating of 6.84.
Recent matches
- May 20th0-3 lossvsManchester United(31 mins, rating 6.84)
- February 7th1-0 lossatLeeds United(82 mins, rating 6.87)
- March 15th3-0 winvsWolverhampton Wanderers(76 mins, rating 7.05)
- January 14th3-1 lossatNewcastle United(80 mins, rating 6.96)
- June 27th3-0 winvsChelsea(90 mins, rating 7.04)
Next fixture
Carlos Baleba and Manchester United are next in action on August 20th against Everton in the Premier League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Everton vs Manchester United match preview.
Teammates at Manchester United
Carlos Baleba currently plays alongside Diogo Dalot, Patrick Dorgu, Luke Shaw, Shea Lacey, Karl Darlow, Jack Fletcher, Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire, Dermot Mee, Youri Tielemans, Senne Lammens, Mason Mount, Carlos Baleba, Noussair Mazraoui, Andrey Santos, Lisandro MartÃnez, Benjamin Sesko, Kobbie Mainoo, Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte, Tyler Fletcher, Harry Amass, Ayden Heaven, Joshua Zirkzee, Leny Yoro, Amad Diallo, Matthijs de Ligt, Tom Heaton and Bryan Mbeumo at Manchester United.