| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 8 August 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Yaoundé, Cameroon | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Finn Harps | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| 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 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 February 2024 | |||
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. [1] [2]
Baba moved from Cameroon to the Republic of Ireland at the age of ten. [1] [2] He boxed as a child. [2]
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". [3]
Baba captained the Republic of Ireland national under-17 football team. [4] He was described as "A key player for Paul Doolin's U19s". [5]
Baba played in Germany for three clubs: Lupo-Martini, Regionalliga West, [2] Fortuna Koln, [2] and KFC Uerdingan. [6] In Ireland he played for Castlebar Celtic and Waterford; while in England he played for Macclesfield. [6]
Baba has been described as "a versatile player... plays primarily as a defensive midfielder but can also feature as a full-back". [7]
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]