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Anthony Gordon Biography: Childhood, Career and Net Worth

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  • Anthony Gordon, an England international, is currently playing in the English Premier League for Newcastle United
  • The 23-year-old is one of the top earners in the English Premier League with an annual salary of £7,800,000 
  • The Newcastle United winger has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Annie Keating for some time and the couple is blessed with a son born in November 2023

Anthony Gordon biography is a hot topic in the world of football considering he’s one of the top young players right now.

Gordon, an England international, is currently playing in the English Premier League for Newcastle United. The 23-year-old plays as a winger and is known for his explosive speed, ball control, versatility and stretching defenses. He was Newcastle’s Player of the Season during the 2023-24 campaign.

Prior to joining The Magpies, Gordon played for Everton. This article brings you a full detailed Anthony Gordon biography with all the info you need to know about the winger.

Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon. Photo/ BBC.

Anthony Gordon Biography

Full name Anthony Michael Gordon
Source of wealth Football
Age 22
Birth Place Liverpool, England
Height 1.83m
Nationality English
Date of Birth February 24, 2001
Occupation Football player
Marital status Unmarried

Earnings History

Anthony Gordon receives an annual compensation of £7,800,000 playing for Newcastle United. He is one of the top earners at the club, which shouldn’t be a surprise considering he is a valuable player. He signed a seven-year contract with the Magpies and is expected to be at the club until the summer of 2030.

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During the 2020-21 season, Gordon made £520,000 playing for Everton. Despite being considered one of the future stars, Everton didn’t offer Gordon a better pay until his exit in 2023.

Personal Life

Anthony Gordon biography would be incomplete without talking about his life outside football. To begin with, Gordon was born on February 24, 2001, in the city of Liverpool, England. His parents are Nadine and Keith Gordon.

Gordon has Scottish and Irish roots. Talking of his love life, the Newcastle United winger has been in a relationship with his girlfriend Annie Keating for some time. The couple is blessed with one child – a boy who was born in November 2023.

Career

Anthony Gordon started his football journey at Everton academy as an eleven year old. After going through the club’s youth system, he was promoted to the senior team in December 2017 and made his debut in a Europa League clash against Apollon Limassol.

Gordon made his Premier League debut in January 2020 as a substitute in a 1-1 draw against West Ham. Newcastle offered him a five-year deal in September and then loaned him out to Championship club Preston North End in February 2021 for him to get regular playing time.

The young winger returned to his parent club at the end of the 2020-21 season and became a key player for the Toffees. In May 2022, he was voted Everton’s Young Player of the Year, thanks to his performance against top clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United.

Gordon forced a transfer to Newcastle United in the 2023 January transfer window by missing Everton’s training sessions. The Magpies paid an initial £40 million, which would rise to £45 million in add-ons.

Gordon made his debut for Newcastle United on February 4, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham United. On May 28, he scored his first goal for the Magpies in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea. He has since been a key player under Eddie Howe and has been praised for scoring crucial goals.

Anthony Gordon

Anthony Gordon biography. Photo/ beIN SPORTS.

Luxury Collection 

Anthony Gordon lives in a £3 million mansion in Morpeth. There is no further info available about his house. The 23-year-old was recently seen driving UK’s first ever GMC Hummer EV which is US made after Newcastle’s training session. The car costs £320,000, as per The Sun.

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FAQs

Does Anthony Gordon have a kid?

Yes, Anthony Gordon and his girlfriend have one child.

What international team does Anthony Gordon play for?

Gordon plays for the England national team at international level.

Has Anthony Gordon scored for Newcastle?

Since joining Newcastle United, Gordon has scored 14 goals in 61 Premier League appearances.

How much did Newcastle pay for Gordon?

Newcastle United paid Everton £45 million to sign Gordon.

Where is Anthony Gordon from?

Liverpool, England.

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