Paul Anderson

Early career

Born in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, Anderson attended Brownlow County Primary School, then John Ferneley College and then King Edward School in Melton Mowbray. As a schoolboy he was attached to Leicester City but they declined to offer him a professional contract, believing he would never make the grade. After this setback Anderson then decided to join Hull City, the club his father Phil Anderson had played for. His performances for their academy team caught the eye of Liverpool who took him to Anfield on an extended trial.

Liverpool

On 11 November 2005 Liverpool's official website announced that a swap deal was arranged for Liverpool's John Welsh to move to Hull, while Anderson went the other way after impressing during a trial. Anderson was a regular in the Liverpool U-18 team which won the 2006 FA Youth Cup and his performances led some to compare him to Michael Owen. Anderson earned his first call-up to the senior team in March 2006 when he was an unused substitute in Liverpool's Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Benfica. On 15 July 2006, Anderson made a memorable debut for the Liverpool's first team in a pre-season friendly against Wrexham. Anderson scored an early goal in the fifth minute to set Liverpool on their way to a 2–0 victory. On 1 July 2008, immediately prior to his loan to Nottingham Forest, Anderson signed a new three-year contract.

Swansea City

Anderson joined League One side Swansea City on loan…

Anderson has been capped by England at Under-19 level.

As of match played 29 June 2020

Liverpool

FA Youth Cup: 2005–06 Swansea City

Football League One: 2007–08 Northampton Town

EFL League Two play-offs: 2020