Ash Baker

Ashley Thomas Baker (born 30 October 1996) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a defender for The New Saints of the Cymru Premier. 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. He scored his first goal for Newport in the 2-1 FA Cup First Round win against Leyton Orient on 7 November 2020. On 4 June 2021 it was announced that he would leave Newport County at the end of the 2020-21 season, following the expiry of his contract.

The New Saints

In July 2021 he joined Cymru Premier club The New Saints.