Anthony Gordon is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Newcastle United and the national team of England. He joined the Spanish giant Barcelona for a record transfer fee of €80 million. He is well known for his high pressing and work rate off the ball, which is a similar style of play with the Brazilian footballer Raphina. He is also quite good with the ball most especially on a quick counter 1v1 and very sharp with decision making.
Anthony Gordon
Profession: Footballer
Born: February 24, 2021
Age: 5 years old
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Liverpool, England
Known for: Winger for the England national team
Profile Overview
Anthony Gordon was born on February 24, 2001 in Liverpool, England. He was raised by parents, Nadine and Keith Gordon. He also grew up with his two younger brothers, Brandon and Reuben.
He began his football career at the youth level with Liverpool in 2007, before making his move to Everton. He later made his senior debut with Everton in December 2017, in an Europa League match. He made his Premier League debut in a 1-1 draw with West Ham United on January 18, 2020.
He signed a new five-year contract with Everton in September 2020, after which he joined the Championship club Preston North End on loan on February 1, 2021.
Gordon signed for Newcastle United on January 29, 2023, for a reported fee of €45 million. He made his debut in a 1-1 draw with West Ham United, where he came on as a substitute at the 69th minute. He has been able to blend well with his team mates where he also assisted Sandro Tonali for the opening goal in a 5-1 victory against Aston Villa at Newcastle’s first game of the 2023-24 season.
His significant impact in Newcastle United successful outing in the 2025-26 champions league campaign can not be looked away. He scored four goals in a 6-1 win against Qarabag, which puts his name among Newcastle player to score a hat-trick in the Champions League alongside Alan Shearer. He also became the second English player to score at least 10 goals in a single UEFA Chanpions League campaign after Harry Kane.
Gordon joined Barcelona on a five-year deal, for transfer fee of €80 million. His transfer to the club came with lots of criticism most especially for Barcelona for the hefty amount being paid, where the club could acquire the services of Marcus Rashford who is on loan at the club as at that time. He was recognized by the Barcelona manager Hansi Flick for his high pressing which is one of the tactics deployed by the coach.
He played for England at the youth levels including U19, U20, and U21. He won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 championship, where he scored the only goal of the quarter-finals against Portugal, and was also named Player of the Tournament.
He was called up to the England senior team for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium in March 2024. He had since represented England at the UEFA Euro 2024, 2024 UEFA Nations League, and was also called up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Gordon has been together with his long term partner named Annie Keating since their college days, and they also have a child together, a son which they welcomed in Kate 2023.
Career Timeline
- 2007-2012 – Liverpool (youth career)
- 2012-2017 – Everton (youth career)
- 2017-2023 – Everton – 65 apps, 7 goals
- 2023-2026 – Newcastle United – 111 apps, 24 goals
- 2026 – Barcelona
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Anthony Michael Gordon
- Nationality: English
- Religion: Christianity
- Height: 6 feet 0
- Parents: Nadine, Keith
- Siblings: Brandon, Reuben
- Partner: Annie Keating
- Official website: Instagram – @anthonygordon
Trivia
- He shares the same birthday with Hansi Flick.
- He is of mixed ethnicity, with an Irish and Scottish heritage through his grand parents.
- He is versatile as he play both as a winger and as a striker.
- He made his senior debut at the age of 17.
- He can speak English and Spanish fluently.
- He is a loves to read books.
- He is also a self taught chess player.
- His market value became €65 m prior to his transfer to Barcelona according to Transfermarkt.
