Matthew Baker (soccer, born 2009) explained

Matthew Baker
Fullname:Matthew Sitorus Baker[1]
Birth Date:13 May 2009
Birth Place:Melbourne, Australia
Height:1.72 m
Position:Left-back, defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Melbourne City U18
Clubnumber:57
Youthyears1:2016–2017
Youthclubs1:Malvern City
Youthyears2:2019–2021
Youthclubs2:Box Hill United
Youthyears3:2021–
Youthclubs3:Melbourne City U18
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Indonesia U17
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Ntupdate:3 July 2024

Matthew Sitorus Baker (born 13 May 2009) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for NPL Victoria 2 club Melbourne City U18. Born in Australia, he represents Indonesia at youth level.

International career

Baker was called by coach Nova Arianto to the Indonesia U16 team to participate at the 2024 ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship tournament in Surakarta.[2]

In August 2024, Baker was originally called by coach Brad Maloney to the Australia U17 training camp. However he declined the invitation, as he chosen Indonesia as the national team he wants to represents.[3]

Personal life

Born in Australia, Baker is eligible to represent Indonesia through his mother who comes from Jakarta.[4]

Honours

Indonesia U16

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profil Matthew Baker, Pemain Diaspora Timnas U-16 yang Disandingkan Jay Idzes. 22 June 2024. 2 July 2024. Solopos Sport. id.
  2. Web site: Biodata Matt Baker, Perjalanan Karier, dan Prestasinya. 1 July 2024 . Kumparan. id.
  3. Web site: Breaking News: Australia Konfirmasi Matthew Baker Tolak Panggilan Timnas Australia U-17, Langsung Ganti Pemain Lain. 3 August 2024 . okezone. id.
  4. Web site: Profil dan Biodata Matthew Baker, Anak Siapa?. 28 June 2024. 2 July 2024 . Kumparan. id.