UEFA U21 Championship
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2025
#8
Elliot Anderson is a midfielder from Scotland who plays for Manchester City, wearing shirt number 8. This season he has made 5 appearances. Born in 2002, he stands 1.79 m tall.
Player information
Known as
E. Anderson
Position
Midfielder
Team
Manchester City
Nationality
Scotland
Date of birth
6 November 2002
Age
23 years
Height
1.79 m
Weight
69 kg
Sex
Male
Shirt number
8
Season statistics
5
Matches
0
Goals
0
Assists
0
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Recent matches · last 5
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W
Trophy cabinet · 1 won
Runner-up finishes
Runner-up finishes · 2: A-Leagues All Stars Men (2024) · League Cup (2022/2023)
Honours and individual awards
Elliot Anderson has won 4 individual honours.
Player of the year awards
- EFL Young Player of the Month 2022
Other honours
- UEFA European Under-21 Championship Team of the Tournament 2025
Monthly and one-off awards
- EFL League Two Goal of the Month 2022
- EFL League Two Player of the Month 2022
Clubs and national teams · 3
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England U21 National team -
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England National team
The career of Elliot Anderson so far
Elliot Anderson's career began at Newcastle United U21. He moved to Bristol Rovers in 2022, to Nottingham Forest in 2024 for €41m and then to Manchester City in 2026 for €135m, among 5 recorded transfers in total. He has won 1 trophy, including UEFA U21 Championship. He currently plays for Manchester City.
Career history · 5 transfers
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2026
Nottingham Forest Manchester City
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2024
Newcastle United Nottingham Forest
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2022
Newcastle United U21 Newcastle United
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2022
Bristol Rovers Newcastle United U21
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2022
Newcastle United U21 Bristol Rovers
Frequently asked questions about Elliot Anderson
What team does Elliot Anderson play for?
Elliot Anderson plays for Manchester City.
What position does Elliot Anderson play?
Elliot Anderson plays as a midfielder, usually as a central midfield.
How old is Elliot Anderson?
Elliot Anderson is 23 years old, born on 6 November 2002.
How tall is Elliot Anderson?
Elliot Anderson is 1.79 m (5′10″) tall.
Where is Elliot Anderson from?
Elliot Anderson is from Scotland.
Which teams has Elliot Anderson played for?
Elliot Anderson has played for Newcastle United U21, Bristol Rovers, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.
Where can you follow Elliot Anderson?
You can follow Elliot Anderson on Instagram (@elliotandersonn). These are the official verified profiles.
What shirt number does Elliot Anderson wear?
Elliot Anderson wears shirt number 8 for Manchester City.
When did Elliot Anderson join Manchester City?
Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest on 2 July 2026 for a fee of €135m.