Noe Baba
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 August 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Finn Harps | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2015 | Fulham | ||
| 2015–2017 | Birmingham City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2018 | Macclesfield Town | 12 | (0) |
| 2018 | Waterford | 7 | (0) |
| 2019 | Lupo Martini Wolfsburg | 11 | (0) |
| 2019–2021 | Fortuna Köln | 28 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | KFC Uerdingen | 35 | (1) |
| 2023– | Finn Harps | 28 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Noe Baba (born 8 August 1996) was the first African-born footballer to captain an Irish team.[1][2] He plays as a defender or midfielder for Finn Harps, newly signed in 2023.[3] Born in Cameroon, he is a Republic of Ireland youth international.
Early life[edit]
Baba moved from Cameroon to the Republic of Ireland at the age of ten.[1][2] He boxed as a child.[2]
Club career[edit]
In 2015, Baba joined the youth academy of English side Birmingham City, where he was described as "impressed in Richard Beale’s side... one to watch... although Blues are already well-stocked in central midfield".[4]
International career[edit]
Baba captained the Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team.[5] He was described as "A key player for Paul Doolin's U19s".[6]
Baba played in Germany for three clubs: Lupo-Martini, Regionalliga West,[2] Fortuna Koln,[2] and KFC Uerdingan.[3] In Ireland he played for Castlebar Celtic and Waterford; while in England he played for Macclesfield.[3]
Style of play[edit]
Baba has been described as "a versatile player... plays primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also feature as a full-back".[7]
Personal life[edit]
Baba is a native of County Mayo, Republic of Ireland.[8] He has regarded England international Steven Gerrard, Brazil international Ronaldinho, and France international Claude Makélélé as his football idols.[9]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Fallon, John (28 August 2012). "Baba to lead out Ireland". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Sneyd, David (21 September 2019). "On the long road from Cameroon to Castlebar and on to Cologne, life for Noe Baba is still football". Irish Independent. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c McCadden, Mark (3 March 2023). "NOE BETTER MAN FOR HARPS AND ROGERS THAN MIDFIELDER BABA". Daily Mirror. ProQuest 2781414654. Retrieved 3 May 2024 – via Wikipedia Library.
- ^ "Noe problem with Baba". birminghammail.co.uk. 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Remember the name: Noe Baba". the42.ie. 15 November 2012.
- ^ "SCOUTING REPORT: NOE BABA". Mail. ProQuest 1441639044.
- ^ "Interview with Irish Footballer Noe Baba". 14 January 2022.
- ^ "Noe Baba: Dave Rogers can deliver at Finn Park". donegallive.ie. 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Insight: Noe Baba".
External links[edit]
- Noe Baba at WorldFootball.net
- 1996 births
- Living people
- Irish men's association footballers
- Men's association football defenders
- Men's association football midfielders
- League of Ireland players
- Regionalliga players
- Macclesfield Town F.C. players
- Waterford F.C. players
- Lupo Martini Wolfsburg players
- SC Fortuna Köln players
- KFC Uerdingen 05 players
- Finn Harps F.C. players
- Irish expatriate men's association footballers
- Irish expatriate sportspeople in England
- Expatriate men's footballers in England
- Irish expatriate sportspeople in Germany
- Expatriate men's footballers in Germany