Joe Anderson (footballer, born 2001)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph William Anderson[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 6 February 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Stalybridge, England | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)[2] | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barrow | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Liverpool | |||
| 2016–2023 | Everton | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2026 | Sunderland | 6 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | → Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 24 | (0) |
| 2026– | Barrow | 9 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:10, 21 March 2026 (UTC) | |||
Joseph William Anderson (born 6 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Barrow.
Career
Early career
Born in Stalybridge,[3] Anderson was a youth product of Liverpool,[4] before moving to cross-town rivals Everton's youth academy at the age of 15 in 2016.[5] On 3 July 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Everton for two years.[6] On 7 July 2022, he signed a two-year extension to the contract ending in 2024.[3][7]
Sunderland
Anderson signed for Sunderland in January 2023.[8][9] 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.[10]
On 24 July 2023, Anderson signed for EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.[11]
Barrow
On 15 January 2026, Anderson joined League Two club Barrow on an eighteen-month deal.[12]
Style of play
Originally a left-back or left midfielder, he converted to centre-back as an under-18 with Everton.[13]
Career statistics
- As of match played 21 March 2026
| 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[14] | — | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2021–22 EFL Trophy[15] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | |||||
| 2022–23 EFL Trophy[16] | — | — | — | 4[a] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||
| Total | — | — | — | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |||||
| Sunderland | 2022–23[16] | Championship | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 2023–24[17] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[18] | Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26[19] | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Total | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | ||
| Shrewsbury Town (loan) | 2023–24[17] | League One | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Barrow | 2025–26[19] | League Two | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 9 | 0 | |
| Career total | 39 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 53 | 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.
- ^ "CONFIRMED: Sunderland sign Joe Anderson from Everton on permanent deal". Sunderland On SI. 31 January 2023.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Joe Anderson: Sunderland defender moves to Barrow on 18-month deal". BBC Sport. 15 January 2026.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Games played by Joe Anderson in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 January 2026.