Elliot Anderson
NFO
CM
Ball-Winning Midfielder
Nov 6, 2002 (23)
Right
5'10"
152 lb
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2025/2026 Premier League
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2025/2026 Premier League
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Wins five tackles in 3-2 win
Anderson generated five tackles (five won) and three clearances in Sunday's 3-2 win against Mexico.
Analysis: Anderson was huge in defence and counterattack for England as they defeated Mexico to book a place in the quarter-finals against Norway. The midfielder was crucial in the build-up to the second goal. He won a tackle shortly after kick-off from the first goal and won the ball, with it landing with Jude Bellingham. Bellingham worked the ball to Kane, who found Bellingham in the box for the goal. Anderson has started every game in this World Cup and in the last four games has only failed to win one tackle from 12 attempts.
Joins Manchester City
Anderson has joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest in a deal completed while the 23-year-old midfielder is on international duty with England at the World Cup, with formalities to be finalized upon his return, the club announced.
Analysis: Anderson enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 Premier League campaign, making all 38 league appearances and recording four goals and four assists across 3,334 minutes, leading the entire league in touches, duels won, fouls won and possessions won. The England international won the U21 European Championship in 2025 and is currently representing England at the World Cup, with Manchester City wishing him and the Three Lions well before his anticipated arrival in Manchester.
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