Drew Baker

Andrew Macdonald Baker (born 8 October 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Hyde United.

Career Baker was born in Cheshire but attended Manchester Grammar School. Whilst at the school, he was called up in November 2019 to the England Independent Schools Under-18 age group matches against Wales Colleges and England Colleges. He started his youth career in the Academy at Manchester City where he played for ten years from the under-4 to under-14 level, winning the Premier League Championship three times.

He dropped down to Non-League when he signed for Northern Premier League Premier Division side FC United of Manchester for the 2021–22 campaign, following a trial during pre-season. Upon signing, he was immediately placed into the Development Squad. On 3 September he made his League One Debut against Wycombe Wanders in a 1–1 draw.

On 16 February 2023, Baker signed for League of Ireland Premier Division club Bohemians on loan until the end of June.

On 4 July 2023, Baker signed for League of Ireland First Division side Waterford, sister club of Fleetwood Town, on loan until the end of their season in November.

On 4 January 2024, Baker joined NPL Premier Division club Macclesfield on a permanent transfer.

In July 2024, Baker joined fellow NPL Premier Division side Hyde United following a successful trial period, where he went on to play an important role, as the club managed to secure a 9th place finish.

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