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Latest revision as of 16:13, 27 September 2025
Welsh footballer (born 2003)
Matthew Baker (born 6 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Newport County.[3] He is a former Wales under-21 international.
Baker progressed through the Gillingham youth system and signed for Stoke City in June 2021.[4][5] He moved on loan to Newport County in January 2023 for the remainder of the 2022–23 season.[6][7][8][9] He made his Football League debut for Newport on 14 February 2023 in the League Two 2–2 draw against Stevenage.[10] Baker made 18 appearances for Newport helping them finish in 15th position.[11] In September 2023 Baker re-joined Newport County on loan for the 2023–24 season.[12] Baker made 39 appearances for the Exiles as they finished in 18th position.[13][14] In May 2024, Stoke City offered Baker a contract extension.[15]
On 1 July 2024, Baker returned to Newport County on a permanent two-year deal after both clubs had reached a compensation agreement.[16][17] Baker scored his first goal for Newport on 17 August 2024 in the 3-1 EFL League Two win against Doncaster Rovers.[18] He was selected as Newport County Young Player of the Year for the 2024–25 season[19]
International career
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Baker is from Kent and qualifies for Wales through his mother who was born in Narberth, Pembrokeshire.[20] He is a Wales youth international and captained them at under-19 level.[21] On 26 March 2023 Baker made his Wales under-21 debut in the starting line-up for the 3–0 friendly match win against Scotland under-21 in Spain.[22] He later became under-21 captain.[17]
In June 2024 Baker was called up to the Wales senior squad for the first time.[23]
- As of match played 27 September 2025
