Anthony Gordon biography profile; Nationality,Early life, Career,Net worth.
This memoir brings you the full history of Anthony Gordon who was once rejected by Liverpool and Everton for being fragile and bonny but the latter club reversed their decision and recalled the player later becoming a key player to the club before moving to Newcastle.
Player profile.
Who is Anthony Gordon?
Anthony Gordon is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for premier league club Newcastle. The youngster can also be used as a number ten due to his creativity with the ball.
Gordon rose from the academy of Everton which is based on his birth place, Liverpool. Gordon made his debut for the club at age 17 after having a successful under 21 Premier league run on which they won and starting the 2018/19 season he made his premier league debut after Ancelotti and Lampard falling in love with his playing style and became a crucial player until his transfer to Newcastle after the 2022/23 season after his club faced relegation threat in which he saved them by scoring a crucial goal in the second last match which sealed their stay.
Anthony Gordon despite playing for Everton and Newcastle he has achieved some remarkable achievement one being winning the under 21 Premier league and winning the U21 European 2023 championship with England. Gordon has also made UCL debuts and Europa league appearances as well.
Player profile and Wiki data.
| Full name | Anthony Michael Gordon |
| Date of birth Place of birth | 24 Feb 2001 Kirkdale, Liverpool : England |
| Height | 1.69 m |
| Current club Position | Everton winger |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | 1 |
| Net worth | $5 Million as 2023 |
| Team Information | Everton 2012-2023 Preston North End loan Newcastle 2023- |
Family background, Early childhood and education.
Born, Anthony Michael Gordon was born on 24th Feb 2001 in Kirkdale, Liverpool, England. He is the son of Nadine Gordon and Keith Gordon. The winger who bears the nickname ‘Gordo’ has two brothers.
Gordon comes from a middle class family as the income of his parents were classified in the middle category of the socioeconomic hierarchy in his birth place Kirkdale. The origin of his parents points from Kirkdale and his ethnicity is of white British which covers 78% of the population in England.
Early life and Education.
Anthony Gordon grew up in his birth place and spent more time with his brothers. During his childhood Gordon had only one dream of becoming a professional footballer and this determination wasn’t seen as just passing a fantasy. Gordon journey to football was inspired by Everton legend Leighton Baines on whom they played with before his retirement.
Gordon’s parents played a supportive role to their son as they put zero restrictions to their son in order to chase his only dream and Gordon often praises his parents on interviews.
Education
Gordon attended Alsop High school located at Walton in Liverpool and is the largest secondary school in Liverpool. At age 13 Gordon was transferred to Wade Deacon located nearby Everton Academy. The transfer to this school was due to his discovery of his love for football by his PE teacher.
Career build up.
Anthony Gordon tried his luck at Mersey side clubs Liverpool and Everton but he was rejected as the two clubs saw the youngster as fragile and bony. Gordon was forced to join Whiston Juniors with an aim of getting back to the top some day and his parents motivated him and gave him support.
Gordon’s dream of getting back to Everton was resurrected by Ian Duke a local area scout who was impressed by the youngster style of play and decided to recall him once again to the club but not all were convinced by the boy but later he was able to prove everyone wrong.
Everton
Anthony Gordon joined Everton at age of 11 and rose through the ranks of the club before making his debut aged 16 years when he came in as a substitute in a Europa league match against Apollon Limassol. On January 18 Gordon made his premier league debut when he came in as a substitute in 1-1 draw against West Ham. Due to his impressiveness in the time given Everton gave him a five year contract.
On February 1 2021, Gordon was sent on loan to Preston North End for the remainder of 2020/21 season.
In December 16 2021 he registered his first assist for the club in a 1-1 draw against Chelsea and scored his first goal for the club on 2 January 2022 in a 3-2 loss against Brighton. Anthony Gordon was named the clubs young player of the season. Gordon was linked with Chelsea in 2022 summer later he submitted a transfer request letter to his club.
Newcastle
Anthony Gordon joined Newcastle on a long-term contract on 29 January 2023 on a fee reported to be £40 Million which could rise up to £45 Million after add ons. Gordon made his debut with his new club on 4th February when he came in as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against West Ham. Gordon scored his first goal for the club on 28th May against Chelsea where the match ended 1-1.
International career.
Gordon has represented his country in under 18, 19 and 21. On 14 June 2023 Gordon was included in the under 21 England squad for European championship Where he scored two crucial goals one in group stage and the other one in quarter final which sent England to semi final and was in the starting line up in the final which they won.
Personal life.
Anthony Gordon has a girlfriend Annie Keating and they announced their first kid together in 2023.
Apart from football Gordon likes playing basketball as a hobby and playing cards but the player never drinks alcohol. The player also loves hanging out with friends and also spending time with his parents and also friends.
Gordon has a net worth of five million dollars as per 2023 statistics.
