Elliot Anderson (footballer)

Elliot Anderson (born 6 November 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Newcastle United. Born in England, he represents Scotland internationally.

Elliot Anderson
Personal information
Full name Elliot Anderson
Date of birth (2002-11-06) 6 November 2002
Place of birth Whitley Bay, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Newcastle United
Number 57
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Newcastle United 1 (0)
National team
2018 Scotland U16 1 (0)
2018–2019 Scotland U17 3 (0)
2019 Scotland U18 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 22:07, 18 January 2021 (UTC)

Early career

Anderson hails from Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. His grandfather, Geoff Allen, was also a professional footballer.[1]

Club career

Anderson made his professional debut for Premier League side Newcastle United on 9 January 2021 against Arsenal in the FA Cup.[2]

International career

Born in England, Anderson is of Scottish descent through a grandmother. He is a youth international for Scotland.[3]

Career statistics

As of match played 18 January 2021
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Newcastle United 2020–21[4] Premier League 10100020
Career total 1010000020

    References

    1. "Introducing Elliot Anderson". Newcastle United Football Club.
    2. "Arsenal vs Newcastle United". Soccerway.
    3. Ryder, Lee (17 November 2019). "How Toon teen Elliot Anderson went from Level 7 and idolising Yohan Cabaye to a deal with NUFC". ChronicleLive.
    4. "Games played by Elliot Anderson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 19 January 2021.
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