Mitchell Lee Baker (born 11 December 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for USL League Two club Vermont Green. Born in Australia, he plays for the Indonesia national team.
College career
Georgetown Hoyas Baker played collegiate soccer for the Georgetown Hoyas, making 42 appearances and scoring 18 goals.
Professional career At the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, he was selected in the first round (tenth overall) by Colorado Rapids.
Vermont Green In 2026, Baker joined Vermont Green FC of USL League Two. He played in the club's U.S. Open Cup second-round match against Westchester SC on 2 April 2026. Baker missed his spot kick in the ensuing penalty shoot-out as Vermont Green were eliminated from the competition.
International career Baker made his senior international debut for the Indonesian national team on 27 July 2026 in a 2026 ASEAN Championship group stage match against Cambodia, scoring a hat-trick in a 5–1 victory.
In the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, Baker set a record for the second highest goals in a single match for the national team by scoring 5 goals against Bangladesh, including a stoppage time goal at the 97th minute, that sent Indonesia through to the final with a 9–2 victory.
Personal life Baker was born in Melbourne to an Australian father, Daniel Robert Baker, and an Indonesian mother, Maureen Lee Baker. He moved to Hong Kong with his family when he was one years old, and spent ten years in the city. He grew up playing football and rugby at Hong Kong Football Club, before moving back to Australia.
On 13 July 2026, Baker officially obtained Indonesian citizenship.
Career statistics International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsIndonesia202689Total89
Scores and results list Indonesia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Baker goal.
+ List of international goals scored by Mitchell BakerNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 27 July 2026 Pakansari Stadium, Bogor, Indonesia 1–0 5–1 2026 ASEAN Championship 2. 2–0 3. 4–1 4. 31 July 2026 Chonburi Stadium, Chonburi, Thailand 3–0 3–02026 ASEAN Championship 5. 1 October 2026 Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, Indonesia 1–0 9–2 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup 6. 2–0 7. 4–1 8. 5–1 9. 9–2
Honours Indonesia FIFA ASEAN Cup: 2026 Individual FIFA ASEAN Cup Top Goalscorer: 2026
See also List of Indonesia international footballers born outside Indonesia
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