Anthony Gordon

Well, at least the legs are getting some extra workout! The Everton youth graduate is still running to and fro Goodison Park but his new contract with The Toffees should put him on a nice pair of wheels real soon!

Born in Liverpool, England, on February 24th, 2001, he joined Everton Football Club’s youth academy at the age of 11 after being scouted while playing for local side South Liverpool and Whiston Juniors. The success of England’s U20 team which won the 2017 FIFA World Cup in Suwon included the likes of Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Jonjoe Kenny, Callum Connolly, Ademola Lookman and Kieran Dowell, all of whom came through The Toffees’ system, inspired the aspiring footballer to step up his pursuits of making the grade at Everton. That same year Gordo made his debut for The Blues in a Europa League fixture against Apollon Limassol. The midfielder would have to be patient as first-team opportunities were rare to come by but newly appointed manger Carlo Ancelotti gave the midfielder his Premier League debut in January 2020. After the world had gone into lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, Gordo redoubled his efforts in training and took up a rigorous fitness regime at home and upon resumption his efforts were repaid with a first Premier League start against arch nemesis Liverpool. He would end the season with 11 Premier League appearances and during the off-season Everton tied up the midfielder to a five-year contract. Italian manager Ancelotti has been said to be a big admirer of the young man’s work ethic and is keen to give him opportunities despite having a bolstered midfield. Gordo answered his mangers call with two assists in two outings in the EFL Cup against Salford City and Fleetwood Town. On the international stage the 19-year old has represented The Three Lions in U18, U19, and U20 levels.