Lewis Baker is a technically proficient English midfielder for Stoke City, capable of playing in deep or advanced roles and famed for his exceptional set-piece delivery and long-range shooting. Now 30, Baker is a player of considerable craft. His career began at Chelsea, where he excelled for the youth teams, winning multiple Youth Cups and the UEFA Youth League. Extensive loan spells, including a highly successful one at Vitesse Arnhem where he was named Eredivisie Player of the Month, showcased his talent. A permanent move to Stoke City has allowed him to become a central figure, where his passing range and dead-ball expertise are major assets. His individual honors are rooted in his youth achievements, but his senior career has been defined by moments of technical brilliance. Baker is a midfielder who can dictate tempo and decide games with a single strike, a valuable creative hub for his side.