Anthony Gordon, born 24th of February 2001 in England, is a forward who currently stars as a left-winger for Newcastle United. Standing at 5ft 11in (1.82m) and weighing in at a sturdy 10st 9lb (68kg), he's got the physical prowess to hold his own on the pitch. Notably, he dons the revered number 10 jersey, a testament to his talent and importance to the team. His skills have also seen him pull on the England jersey, representing his country at international level.
Gordon's worth on the pitch is reflected in his market value, which is estimated to be around €65.00m, equivalent to approximately £53.5m according to Transfermarkt.
His career began in earnest during the 2019 - 2020 season at Everton, where he made 11 appearances for the first team. Despite limited opportunities the following season, Gordon kept developing his skills and eventually made his move to Preston North End for the latter part of the 2020 - 2021 season, making 11 first team appearances.
Returning to Everton for the 2021 - 2022 season, Gordon started to find the back of the net, scoring four goals in 35 appearances. The following season he played 16 times for Everton, scoring three times before switching Merseyside for Tyneside, joining Newcastle United mid-season. He made an instant impact, scoring once in his first 16 games.
Since switching to Newcastle, Gordon has become a pivotal player, scoring 11 goals in 35 appearances in the 2023 - 2024 season and following it up with another 6 goals in 34 appearances the next season. He is set to continue his stint at the Toon for the foreseeable future with confirmation he will still be part of the squad for the 2025 - 2026 season.
Gordon's performances on the European stage have also been impressive, with him participating in the Champions League 2023 - 2024 for Newcastle United, making five starts and one substitute appearance. His domestic cup runs include scoring one goal for the Magpies in the FA Cup 2024 - 2025 and two goals in the League Cup 2024 - 2025. On the international stage, Gordon has represented England in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, Euro 2024, and Nations League 2024 - 2025, even netting a goal in the latter.