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Noe Baba
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Noe Baba (born 8 August 1996) is a footballer. He plays as a defender or midfielder for Athlone Town. Born in Cameroon, he is a Republic of Ireland youth international. He is the first African-born footballer to captain an Irish team.[2][3]
Key Information
Early life
[edit]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,[3] Fortuna Koln,[3] and KFC Uerdingan.[7] In Ireland he played for Castlebar Celtic and Waterford; while in England he played for Macclesfield.[7]
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".[8]
Personal life
[edit]Baba is a native of County Mayo, Ireland.[9] He has regarded England international Steven Gerrard, Brazil international Ronaldinho, and France international Claude Makélélé as his football idols.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ Noe Baba at WorldFootball.net
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "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".