Anthony Gordon

Everton

Gordon joined Everton as an 11-year-old following his release from Liverpool's Academy. On 6 December 2017, Gordon was named in Everton's first-team squad for the Europa League match away to Apollon Limassol. A day later, he made his first-team debut in the fixture, coming on as an 88th-minute substitute in a 3–0 win. On 18 January 2020, Gordon made his Premier League debut coming on as a substitute for Bernard in a 1–1 draw with West Ham United. On 26 June, he received his first Premier League start in a 0–0 draw with Liverpool. On 1 September, Gordon signed a new five-year contract with Everton. On 1 February 2021, Gordon joined Championship club Preston North End on loan for the remainder of the 2020–21 season. Five days later, he made his debut for Preston, being included in the starting line-up for a 2–1 home league defeat by Rotherham United. On 16 December, Gordon registered his first assist for Everton, as Jarrad Branthwaite scored from his free-kick in a 1–1 draw with Chelsea. On 2 January 2022, he scored his first goals for the Toffees in a 3–2 loss to Brighton & Hove Albion. On 12 February, in a 3–0 win over Leeds United, he assisted Michael Keane for Everton's second goal, before scoring their third in the second half. On 9 April, Gordon scored the only goal of the game in a win over Manchester United. In May, he was named Young Player of the Year by the senior team and the club's supporters. During the 2022 summer transfer window, he was linked…

Youth career

Having represented his country at U18 and U19 level, Gordon made his debut for the England under-20s during a 2–0 victory over Wales at St George's Park on 13 October 2020. On 5 November 2021, Gordon received his first call up for the England under-21s and scored twice on his debut, a 3–1 victory over Czech Republic at Turf Moor in 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification on 11 November 2021. On 14 June 2023, Gordon was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. He scored during a group stage victory over Israel and also recorded the only goal of the quarter-final against Portugal. On 8 July 2023, Gordon started in the final as England beat Spain to lift the trophy. Gordon was named Player of the Tournament and also chosen in the Team of the Tournament.

Senior career

Gordon received his first call up for the England senior squad in March 2024 for friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. He made his debut on 23 March when starting England's 1–0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley Stadium. He was named in England's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On 17 November 2024, Gordon scored his first senior international goal in a 5–0 UEFA Nations League victory against the Republic of Ireland. In May 2026, Gordon was named in the 26-man squad to represent England at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He provided two assists for goals scored by Harry Kane in a 2–1 win over DR Congo in the World Cup Round of 32. He scored…

Anthony Michael Gordon was born on 24 February 2001 in Liverpool, Merseyside. He is of Irish and Scottish descent.

Gordon is in a relationship with Annie Keating. He became a father in 2023. Gordon has spoken about the importance of books in driving his success, citing The Art of Winning by former New Zealand rugby player Dan Carter.