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Matthew Baker (born 6 February 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Newport County on loan from EFL Championship club Stoke City and the Wales under-21 national team.
Club career
Baker progressed through the Gillingham youth system and signed for Stoke City in June 2021. He moved on loan to Newport County in January 2023 for the remainder of the 2022–23 season. He made his Football League debut for Newport on 14 February 2023 in the League Two 2–2 draw against Stevenage. Baker made 18 appearances for Newport helping them finish in 15th position. In September 2023 Baker rejoined Newport County on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season.
International career
Baker is from Kent and qualifies for Wales through his mother who was born in Narberth, Pembrokeshire. He is a Wales youth international and captained them at under-19 level. 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.
Career statistics
- As of match played 27 February 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke City | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Newport County (loan) | 2022–23 | League Two | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Newport County (loan) | 2023–24 | League Two | 21 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Career total | 39 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 0 | ||