Anthony Gordon grew up in Liverpool and came through Everton’s academy, making his Premier League debut in 2017. Newcastle United signed him in January 2023.
At Newcastle he developed into one of the Premier League’s most dangerous wingers, fast and direct, and he won the League Cup in 2025, Newcastle’s first major domestic trophy in 70 years. He had earlier been named player of the tournament as England won the 2023 European Under-21 Championship.
Gordon has been capped by England. Barcelona signed him in May 2026 in a deal worth up to €80 million.
Playing style
Gordon is a fast, direct winger who is relentless in his running. He usually plays on the left, driving at defenders and cutting inside to shoot, and he is also effective as a central striker. His work rate is exceptional: he presses defenders constantly and covers huge distances. At Newcastle he developed from a promising player into one of the Premier League’s most dangerous forwards, contributing goals and assists. His competitive, combative personality makes him a difficult opponent.
International career
Gordon was named player of the tournament as England won the 2023 European Under-21 Championship. He made his senior England debut in 2024 and was part of the Euro 2024 squad, where England reached the final.
Career in numbers
Since his first senior season in 2017/18, Gordon has made 248 club appearances and scored 46 goals in all competitions for 4 clubs. His best scoring return came in 2025/26: 17 goals in 46 appearances for Newcastle United. His busiest campaign was 2023/24, with 48 appearances. So far in 2026/27 he has made 7 appearances for Barcelona. The full season-by-season record is in the Stats section of this profile.
