Mitchell Baker scored five goals for Indonesia against Bangladesh

Mitchell Baker scored five goals to lead the Indonesia national team to a 9-2 victory over Bangladesh on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium in Jakarta, securing a spot in the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final. The 19-year-old forward recorded goals in the 11th, 20th, 37th, 42nd, and 90th+7 minutes.

The lopsided win in the final Group A fixture pushed Indonesia through to the tournament’s championship match. Okezone reported that Baker’s performance sparked widespread public interest in his background, athletic development, and educational path.

Mitchell Lee Baker Becomes an Indonesian Citizen

Mitchell Lee Baker was born in Melbourne, Australia, on December 11, 2006. While raised in Australia, he qualifies to represent Indonesia through his maternal family. Kompas noted that his mother, Maureen Lee Baker, carries Indonesian heritage from her parents. His maternal grandfather, Han Koen Lie, was born in Yogyakarta on January 19, 1937, and his maternal grandmother, Li Nio The Lie, was born in Semarang on May 27, 1940.

To become eligible for the national team, Baker completed the naturalization process. He officially took his oath as an Indonesian citizen in Jakarta on July 13, 2026. Standing at 1.90 meters, according to Okezone—or 1.96 meters, as detailed by Kompas—Baker operates primarily as a central striker, utilizing his height for aerial duels and holding up possession in the attacking third.

International Youth Development and Academy Path

Baker’s development spanned multiple clubs across different regions before his collegiate career in the United States. IDN Times outlined that his early training took place at the Hong Kong Football Club academy. He subsequently moved through several clubs in Australia, playing for Northcote City in 2020, Melbourne Victory in 2021, and Black Rock FC.

In 2022, Baker relocated to the United States to enroll at Northwood School. During a two-and-a-half-year span at the school, he featured in 121 matches, netting 141 goals and providing 39 assists alongside his formal education.

Baker Earns Honors at Georgetown University

Following his graduation from Northwood School, Baker advanced to collegiate athletics. He entered Georgetown University in Washington, D.C., in 2024, joining the Georgetown Hoyas soccer team in the NCAA.

Across two seasons with the Hoyas, Baker recorded 42 appearances, 18 goals, and 7 assists. The 2025 season marked his most productive collegiate stretch, as he contributed 14 goals and 3 assists across 21 matches, earning Second Team All-American and First Team All-BIG EAST honors.

IDN Times reported that Baker also gained experience on loan with Vermont Green FC in USL League 2. In the 2026 MLS SuperDraft, he was selected 10th overall by the Colorado Rapids, with plans to join the club later in the year.

Tournament Final Schedule

With the 9-2 group-stage victory concluded, Indonesia turns its preparation toward the upcoming FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026 final.