| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph William Anderson | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Stalybridge, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sunderland | ||
| Number | 45 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Liverpool | |||
| 2016–2023 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | Sunderland | 4 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 24 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:24, 27 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Joseph William Anderson (born 6 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Sunderland.
Career
Born in Stalybridge, Anderson was a youth product of Liverpool, before moving to cross-town rivals Everton's youth academy at the age of 15 in 2016. On 3 July 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Everton for two years. On 7 July 2022, he signed a two-year extension to the contract ending in 2024.
Anderson signed for Sunderland in January 2023. He made his professional and senior debut with Sunderland as a late substitute in a 1–1 EFL Championship tie with Millwall on 4 February 2023.
On 24 July 2023, Anderson signed for EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.
Style of play
Originally a left-back or left midfielder, he converted to centre-back as an under-18 with Everton.
Career statistics
- As of match played 13 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Everton U21s | 2019–20 EFL Trophy | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 EFL Trophy | — | — | — | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2022–23 EFL Trophy | — | — | — | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Sunderland | 2022–23 | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023–24 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Total | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | ||
| Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2023–24 | League One | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Career total | 28 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 0 | ||
- ^ a b c d Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ Joe Anderson at Soccerway
- ^ Gav, E. (31 January 2023). "Reaction: Joe Anderson's arrival at Sunderland is another huge show of ambition". Roker Report.
- ^ a b "Everton defender Joe Anderson delighted penning new contract". OneFootball.
- ^ Butcher, Will (30 January 2023). "Nixon says Sunderland trying to complete deal for Everton talent Anderson". HITC.
- ^ "Who is new Sunderland signing Joe Anderson?". si.com.
- ^ "Anderson Pens First Pro Deal". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ "Anderson Signs Two-Year Extension". www.evertonfc.com.
- ^ https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/news/confirmed-sunderland-sign-joe-anderson-from-everton-on-permanent-deal
- ^ "Sunderland sign Everton defender Anderson". BBC Sport.
- ^ Hunter, James (4 February 2023). "Millwall vs Sunderland team news in full". ChronicleLive.
- ^ "Shrewsbury sign Anderson on loan from Sunderland". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ Gav, M (31 January 2023). "Reaction: Joe Anderson's arrival at Sunderland is another huge show of ambition". Roker Report.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Anderson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Anderson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Joe Anderson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ a b "Games played by Joe Anderson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
- ^ "Games played by Joe Anderson in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2024.