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Curtis Anderson (footballer)

Curtis Rainford Anderson (born 27 September 2000) is an English footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Northern Premier League club Bootle.

Club career

In 2012, at 11-years old, Anderson moved from Blackpool to Manchester City for a fee of £15,000.[1][2] Anderson played with Manchester City's youth and academy sides until moving to second-tier North American side Charlotte Independence in March 2019.[3]

Anderson and Charlotte Independence mutually agreed to terminate his contract on 29 August 2019.[4]

Wycombe Wanderers

On 2 September 2020, he signed for Championship club Wycombe Wanderers on a one-year deal.[5][6] In May 2021, it was confirmed that his contract had been extended by a further year.[7]

Walton Casuals (loan)

On 27 October 2020, Anderson joined Southern League Premier Division South side Walton Casuals on loan.[8] However, the club's season was halted shortly after his arrival, before ultimately their season was outright cancelled on 24 February 2021.[9]

Eastbourne Borough (loan)

On 9 July 2021, Anderson signed for National League South side Eastbourne Borough on loan for the entire of the 2021–22 season.[10]

Lancaster City

On 31 January 2022, Anderson signed for Lancaster City after his release from Wycombe Wanderers.[11] He made 21 appearances for the club in all competitions before departing.[12]

Bootle

On March 18, 2023, Anderson joined Northern Premier League Division One West side Bootle on a free transfer.[13]

International career

Anderson was a squad member for the England under-17 team that finished runners up at the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[14] In October 2017, Anderson was included in the squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[15] He saved a penalty and then converted his own as England defeated Japan in a penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals.[16] Anderson played in the final as England defeated Spain to lift the trophy.[17]

Honours

National

England U17

References

  1. ^ "Curtis Signs for Manchester City". Pitchero. 7 May 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Man City cough up fee to sign Blackpool keeper Curtis Anderson". Tribal Football. 19 July 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  3. ^ "England U17 champ Curtis Anderson joining USL's Charlotte Independence". ESPN. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
  4. ^ Thomas, James (29 August 2019). "Independence Announce Goalkeeper Transactions". Charlotte Independence. Archived from the original on 21 October 2019. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  5. ^ "World Cup winner lands at Adams Park". Wycombe Wanderers. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Wycombe sign Horgan, Tafazolli & Anderson". BBC Sport.
  7. ^ "Ainsworth holds contract talks". Wycombe Wanderers F.C. 12 May 2021. Retrieved 5 January 2022.
  8. ^ "Young duo head out on loan". www.wycombewanderers.co.uk.
  9. ^ "Season Null and Void". 24 February 2021.
  10. ^ "Anderson joins The Sports". www.ebfc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 9 July 2021. Retrieved 9 July 2021.
  11. ^ "CITY LAND WORLD CUP WINNING GOALKEEPER". www.pitchero.com/clubs/lancastercity/. 31 January 2022.
  12. ^ "Lancaster City – Appearances – Curtis Anderson". footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  13. ^ @Bootle_FC (18 March 2023). "We are delighted to announce the signing last night of Curtis Anderson" (Tweet). Retrieved 18 April 2023 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ "Young Lions beaten on penalties in UEFA Euro U17 championship final". The Football Association. 19 May 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  15. ^ "England U-17 World Cup squad". BBC Sport. 4 October 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  16. ^ "Under-17 World Cup: England beat Japan on penalties to reach quarter-finals". BBC Sport. 17 October 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  17. ^ "England win U17 World Cup: Young Lions fight back to beat Spain in final". BBC Sport. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  18. ^ Association, The Football. "World Cup squad named". www.thefa.com.
  19. ^ "England's U17 World Cup winners - where are they now?". BBC Sport.
  20. ^ "Spain-England | Line-ups". UEFA.