Baker came through the Ilkeston Town academy after being with Leicester City as a youngster and spent seven years at the New Manor Ground before leaving for Grantham, also spending time with Buxton and Redditch United.

During the 2015/16 season, at the age of 21, he was made captain - a job he took to with ease and earned the respect of his fellow team-mates and fans.

At the end of the 2016/17 season, he was voted supporters` player of the season.

He returned to the Robins and helped clinch promotion into the Northern Premier League Division One South East in 2018/19, in which he made 26 appearances and scored 3 goals as a centre-back.

He had a short break from football before making a comeback with Long Eaton.