Noe Baba
Personal information
Date of birth (1996-08-08) 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 SC Fortuna Köln 28 (0)
2021–2022 KFC Uerdingen 05 35 (1)
2023– Finn Harps 28 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Noe Baba (born 8 August 1996) is a footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for Finn Harps.[1] Born in Cameroon, he is a Republic of Ireland youth international.

Early life

Baba moved from Cameroon to the Republic of Ireland at the age of ten.[2] He boxed as a child.[3]

Club career

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

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]

Style of play

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

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

  1. ↑ "NOE BETTER MAN FOR HARPS AND ROGERS THAN MIDFIELDER BABA". Mirror. ProQuest 2781414654.
  2. ↑ "Baba to lead out Ireland". irishexaminer.com.
  3. ↑ "Life for Noe Baba is still football". independent.ie.
  4. ↑ "Noe problem with Baba". birminghammail.co.uk.
  5. ↑ "Remember the name: Noe Baba". the42.ie.
  6. ↑ "SCOUTING REPORT: NOE BABA". Mail. ProQuest 1441639044.
  7. ↑ "Interview with Irish Footballer Noe Baba".
  8. ↑ "Noe Baba: Dave Rogers can deliver at Finn Park". donegallive.ie.
  9. ↑ "Insight: Noe Baba".
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