Ash Baker


Ashley Thomas Baker is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two club Newport County. He is a Wales Under-21 international.

Club career

Sheffield Wednesday

Born in Bridgend, Baker began his career as a youth player with Cardiff City at under-14 level. He was released by the club in January 2017, signing his first professional contract for Sheffield Wednesday in the same month.
In May 2018 he made his first team debut for the club, starting at right-back as Wednesday beat Norwich City in the final Football League Championship match of the season.

Newport County

On 13 January 2020, Baker signed for League Two club Newport County on a one-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. He made his debut for Newport on 18 January 2020, starting in a 2–0 league win against Swindon Town.

International career

Having earned one cap for Wales at under-19 level, Baker made his debut for the under-21 side on 7 September 2018 in a 2–1 victory over Liechtenstein.

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