Reed Baker-Whiting

Defender #27
Age 20 years
Nationality USA
Market Value €1M

Career

No transfer history

Reed Baker-Whiting operates as Nashville's bronze utility player, offering valuable tactical flexibility across the pitch. The 21-year-old American arrived at the club in 2026 looking to take the next step in his professional career. Still searching for his first major piece of silverware, he is actively building his body of work and reputation at the senior level.

Our verdict highlights his profile as a highly versatile contributor capable of plugging gaps across the formation. While his data sample remains in the emerging stages, he has already logged 331 minutes of action across nine competitive appearances over the campaign. By maintaining a consistent level of performance during these cameos, he is proving to be a dependable rotation option for the manager. His impressive Defense metrics tell the core story of his playing style—a prospect who reads danger intelligently, covers ground efficiently, and prioritises structural stability whenever called upon. As he continues to mature, this defensive awareness provides a solid foundation for him to handle the intense physical demands of matchdays without looking out of place.

Valued at €1M, his market trajectory has experienced a slight dip, raising the stakes for his immediate development. Securing a locked-in starting role and producing standout moments will be his primary objectives as he looks to reverse that financial trend.

Player Rating

Reed Vanarthur Baker-Whiting
52
Rating
53
steady
Form
⚡ Skills 43
🎯 Clutch 50
🎨 Style 42
📊 Ability 45
💰 Exceptional Opportunity
🎚️ ●○○
Defender
⏳ Forming Opinion 90/270 minutes played

Archetypes earned from what we've seen this season.

Reed Vanarthur Baker-Whiting Traits

Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.

vs Defenders

Height 28%
Weight 15%
Experience 10%

vs Major League Soccer

Height 38%
Weight 21%
Experience 12%

Traits

WONDERKID

Player DNA

Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are

Dribbling: 11 - Ability to beat defenders with close control and skill moves Shooting: 5 - Clinical finishing, shot accuracy, and conversion rate Defense: 54 - Winning duels, tackles, interceptions, and blocks Workrate: 0 - Engine and intensity - total duels and physical commitment Passing: 7 - Vision, key passes, and ability to create chances
Dribbling
Shooting
Defense
Workrate
Passing
Dribbling 11
Shooting 5
Defense 54
Workrate 0
Passing 7
Key Strength 54 Defense
Area to Watch 0 Workrate

Match Stats

Match-by-match record for Reed Vanarthur Baker-Whiting this season

Date Fixture League Mins Rating G A FM Score Venue
May 24, 2026 Nashville SC 2-1 New York City FC Major League Soccer 95' 6.7 - - 70 Geodis Park
May 18, 2026 Nashville SC 3-2 Los Angeles FC Major League Soccer 91' 6.7 - - 83 Geodis Park
May 13, 2026 New England Revolution 0-3 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 86' 6.9 - - 52 Gillette Stadium
May 10, 2026 Nashville SC 2-2 DC United Major League Soccer 5' - - - 100 Geodis Park
May 02, 2026 Philadelphia Union 0-0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer ' - - - 23 Subaru Park
Apr 26, 2026 Nashville SC 4-2 Charlotte Major League Soccer 14' 6.3 - - 77 Geodis Park
Apr 18, 2026 Atlanta United FC 0-2 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 12' 6.7 0 0 45 Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Apr 11, 2026 Charlotte 1-2 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 19' 6.3 0 0 89 Bank of America Stadium
Apr 05, 2026 Chicago Fire 1-0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 19' 6.7 0 0 38 Soldier Field
Mar 21, 2026 Nashville SC 5-0 Orlando City SC Major League Soccer 78' 7.0 0 0 67 Geodis Park
Mar 08, 2026 Nashville SC 3-1 Minnesota United FC Major League Soccer 12' 6.6 0 0 52 Geodis Park
Mar 01, 2026 FC Dallas 0-0 Nashville SC Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 38 Toyota Stadium
Feb 22, 2026 Nashville SC 4-1 New England Revolution Major League Soccer 0' - 0 0 51 Geodis Park

Player Market Value

Track Reed Vanarthur Baker-Whiting's transfer value changes and career value history

Current Value €800K
Peak Value €1.0M (Q4'24)
€1.0M €500K €0
Q2'21 Q3'21 Q4'21 Q3'22 Q4'22 Q3'23 Q4'23 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q2'25 Q4'25