Nathan Baker is an English footballer born in 1991.
He played as a central defender and is a product of the Aston Villa Academy.
Baker began his professional career with Aston Villa, where he signed in 2009.
Биография
Early Life
Nathan Luke Baker was born in 1991 and is an English former professional footballer known for his role as a central defender. He began his football journey at a young age, joining the Aston Villa Academy at just 13 years old in 2004. Baker quickly rose through the ranks, making his Academy debut in 2007 and becoming a key player in the 2007–08 season, where he helped the team clinch the national title against Manchester City.
Career
Baker's professional career took off when he signed with Aston Villa, where he made significant contributions to the team. He was part of the first team by 2008, participating in various matches, including UEFA competitions. In 2009, he went on loan to Lincoln City, where he made his league debut and impressed enough to extend his loan until the season's end. Following his time at Lincoln, Baker had a brief stint at Millwall before joining Bristol City in 2017. Throughout his club career, he also represented England at various youth levels, including U19, U20, and U21, showcasing his talent on the international stage.
Legacy
Baker's career highlights include being part of the Aston Villa squad that reached the FA Cup final in the 2014–15 season. His journey from the youth academy to professional football exemplifies his dedication and skill in the sport, leaving a mark in the clubs he played for and the national teams he represented.
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Карьера и клубы
Aston Villa
Early career
Baker signed for Aston Villa as a 13-year-old in 2004, and rose through the ranks at the club, making his Academy debut in 2007. He was a pivotal figure in the centre of defence alongside Ciaran Clark in the 2007–08 season, as Villa clinched the national title, defeating Manchester City. Baker finished the season with one goal from 23 appearances for the Academy team, and two goals from seven appearances for the Reserves, who also tasted success by clinching the Premier Reserve League South. The defender progressed to the first team in the summer of 2008 by making the squad for the tour of Switzerland, of which Baker played in both matches against FC Wil and FC Zürich. In July 2008, Baker was named on the bench for the second leg of the UEFA Intertoto Cup tie against Odense Boldklub. A week later he was again named on the bench, this time for the trip to Icelandic side Fimleikafélag Hafnarfjarðar in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Cup. On 23 October 2009, Baker signed for Lincoln City on a month-long loan deal, alongside fellow defender Eric Lichaj. Lincoln City manager and former Aston Villa striker Chris Sutton handed Baker his league debut at Sincil Bank on 24 October 2009, in a 0–0 draw with Torquay United. Baker impressed at Lincoln, and his loan deal was eventually extended to the end of the season. Baker was banned from attending Aston Villa's League Cup final against Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on 28…
Baker has represented England at under-19, under-20 and under-21 level. He made his debut for the under-19 side on 18 November 2008 as they beat Germany 1–0. He made 9 appearances for the under-19's and was part of the England squad at the 2011 under-20 World Cup, playing in all of England's games at the tournament. He made his debut for the under-21 squad in 2011 against Iceland in Preston. His other two caps came in wins against Israel and Norway during 2013 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship qualification.
- Club
- Aston Villa F.C. (2009–)
- Club
- Lincoln City F.C. (2009–2010)
- Club
- Millwall F.C. (2011–2011)
- Club
- Bristol City F.C. (2015–)
- Club
- England national under-19 association football team (2008–2010)
- Club
- England national under-20 association football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- England national under-21 association football team (2011–2013)
- League
- Premier League
Наследие
Клубы
- Aston Villa F.C.2009сейчас
- Bristol City F.C.2015сейчас
- England national under-19 association football team2008–2010
- Lincoln City F.C.2009–2010
- England national under-20 association football team2011–2011
- England national under-21 association football team2011–2013
- Millwall F.C.2011–2011
Играл вместе с
Aaron BrownBristol City F.C. · 1998–2004- Aaron BrownLincoln City F.C. · 2008–2010
Aaron HughesAston Villa F.C. · 2005–2007
Aaron LennonEngland national under-21 association football team · 2005–2008
Aaron RamsdaleEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2021
Aaron TshibolaAston Villa F.C.
Aaron Wan-BissakaAston Villa F.C. · 2026- Aaron Wan-BissakaEngland national under-21 association football team · 2018–2019
- Aaron WilbrahamBristol City F.C. · 2014
Abbey-Leigh StringerAston Villa F.C. · 2015- Aboubacar FofanaMillwall F.C. · 2003–2005
Adam BolderMillwall F.C. · 2008–2009
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Идентификаторы и алиасы
Nathan Luke Baker is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Baker is a product of the Aston Villa Academy and had loan spells at Lincoln City and Millwall before joining Bristol City in 2017. He has represented England at U19, U20, and U21 levels.
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