Ridle Baku

27-Year-Old Midfielder/DefenderM/D
RB Leipzig
Bundesliga
Sends in season-high five crosses
M/DRB Leipzig
January 15, 2026
Baku registered one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 2-0 victory versus SC Freiburg.
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Baku made his first start since the ankle injury that kept him sidelined for two games and left him unfit to start the previous match. He contributed to his seventh clean sheet with two tackles, one interception and one clearance, while remaining a threat in attack with one shot, two chances created and a season-high five crosses. Prior to the injury, he had started all 12 games, attempting 16 shots and creating 21 chances but recording only two assists. Defensively, he made 33 tackles, 12 interceptions and 40 clearances.
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Returns to bench
M/DRB Leipzig
December 20, 2025
Baku (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leverkusen.
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Fit to face Leverkusen
M/DRB Leipzig
December 18, 2025
Baku (ankle) is an option for Saturday's match against Leverkusen, according to his club.
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Trains individually
M/DRB Leipzig
December 16, 2025
Baku (ankle) was back in individual training Tuesday, according to his club.
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Set for sidelines
M/DRB Leipzig
December 2, 2025
Baku suffered an ankle ligament injury and is set to miss three to four weeks, according to his club.
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Picks up ankle injury
M/DRB Leipzig
December 1, 2025
Baku suffered an ankle injury in Friday's 0-0 draw against Gladbach, according to his club.
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Arsenal showing interest
M/DVfL Wolfsburg
April 14, 2023
Arsenal have joined the race to sign Baku, according to Caught Offside.
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Arsenal have become the latest team interested in the 25-year-old defender, who has stood out in the Bundesliga due to his versatility and attacking ability. However, they're set to face competition since Chelsea and Villarreal are both keen on him as well.
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