Noe Baba
 Baba with Finn Harps | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 August 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Yaoundé, Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Positions | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Athlone Town | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| 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) |
| 2023–2024 | Finn Harps | 61 | (2) |
| 2025 | Athlone Town | 24 | (0) |
| 2026– | Mayo | 0 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2011–2012 | Republic of Ireland U16 | 3 | (0) |
| 2012 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 3 | (0) |
| 2012–2015 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 30 | (0) |
| 2015 | Republic of Ireland U21 | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:49, 6 July 2026 (UTC) | |||
Noe Baba (born 8 August 1996) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for FAI National League club Mayo. Born in Cameroon, he is a Republic of Ireland youth international. He is the first African-born footballer to captain an Irish team.
Early life
Baba moved from Cameroon to Ireland at the age of ten. He boxed as a child.
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".
Baba played in Germany for three clubs: Lupo Martini Wolfsburg, Fortuna Köln, and KFC Uerdingan. In Ireland he played for Castlebar Celtic and Waterford; while in England he played for Macclesfield.
In July 2026, it was announced that Baba had signed for his hometown club Mayo ahead of their inaugural season at senior level.
International career
Baba captained the Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team. He was described as "A key player for Paul Doolin's U19s".
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".
Personal life
Baba is a native of County Mayo, Ireland. He has regarded England international Steven Gerrard, Brazil international Ronaldinho, and France international Claude Makélélé as his football idols.
References
- ↑ Noe Baba at WorldFootball.net
- 1 2 Fallon, John (28 August 2012). "Baba to lead out Ireland". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 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.
- ↑ "Noe problem with Baba". birminghammail.co.uk. 18 July 2016.
- 1 2 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.
- ↑ https://www.mayonews.ie/sport/soccer/former-english-national-league-footballer-signs-for-mayo-fc-8780839
- ↑ "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".