Draft:Matthew Baker (soccer, born 2009)

Matthew Baker
Personal information
Full name Matthew Sitorus Baker[1]
Date of birth (2009-05-13) 13 May 2009 (age 15)
Place of birth Melbourne, Australia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left-back, defensive midfielder
Team information
Current team
Melbourne City U18
Number 57
Youth career
2016–2017 Malvern City
2019–2021 Box Hill United
2021– Melbourne City U18
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Indonesia U17 4 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Indonesia
ASEAN U-16 Boys Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Indonesia
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 August 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

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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

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

Honours

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Indonesia U16

References

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