Anthony Gordon Biography: From Everton to Barcelona via Newcastle

October 25, 2026

Daniel Reed

Anthony Gordon is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for FC Barcelona and the England national team. Born in Liverpool on 24 February 2001, he was released by Liverpool’s academy as a child, rebuilt his career at Everton, became Newcastle United’s Player of the Season in 2023–24, and joined Barcelona in the summer of 2026 — starting his first Clásico against Real Madrid on 25 October 2026, less than five months after his unveiling at Camp Nou.

Quick facts

Full name: Anthony Michael Gordon
Born: 24 February 2001, Liverpool, Merseyside, England
Nationality: English (of Irish and Scottish descent)
Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position: Winger (primarily left wing; can also play right or centrally)
Current club: FC Barcelona (since July 2026; No. 17)
National team: England (senior debut 2024)
Known for: Direct running and pressing; Newcastle’s 2025–26 top scorer; England’s 2026 World Cup semi-final scorer
Partner: Annie Keating (long-term partner, childhood sweetheart); one son, born November 2023

Early life and Everton breakthrough

Gordon grew up in Liverpool and spent five years in Liverpool’s academy before being released as a child. He joined city neighbours Everton aged 11 and progressed through their academy, making his senior debut on 7 December 2017 as an 88th-minute substitute in a 3–0 Europa League win at Apollon Limassol, aged just 16. His Premier League debut followed on 18 January 2020 against West Ham United, and he made his first league start in the Merseyside derby that June.

A loan spell at Preston North End in the second half of 2020–21 brought 11 appearances but no goals, and on his return he became a regular at Goodison Park. His first Everton goals came on 2 January 2022 — both in a 3–2 home defeat by Brighton — and he was named the club’s Young Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year for 2021–22. In total he made 78 Everton appearances and scored seven goals in all competitions. Sources: Wikipedia — Anthony Gordon, Think Football Ideas — Anthony Gordon facts.

Newcastle United: Player of the Season and a trophy — from the stands

Gordon joined Newcastle United on 29 January 2023 in a deal widely reported at £45 million including add-ons, after a difficult final spell at Everton. He finished his first full season, 2023–24, as Newcastle’s Player of the Season, scoring 11 Premier League goals and adding 10 assists. Across three and a half years on Tyneside he made 152 appearances, scoring 39 goals and providing 28 assists in all competitions.

His final season, 2025–26, was his most prolific: 17 goals in all competitions, including 10 in 12 Champions League games. He became the first Newcastle player to score in three consecutive Champions League matches, and scored four in a 6–1 win over Qarabağ on 18 February 2026 — the first Newcastle player to score four in a single European match.

The season also brought a quirk that defines his Newcastle story. Newcastle beat Liverpool 2–1 in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on 16 March 2025, ending a 70-year wait for a major domestic trophy — but Gordon did not play in the final. He was suspended after a straight red card for violent conduct against Brighton in the FA Cup, yet he had scored in both legs of the semi-final against Arsenal and collected a winner’s medal. Sources: Anadolu — Gordon moves to Newcastle, SPORTbible — Gordon and the Carabao Cup final, The Hindu — Barcelona signs Gordon.

Barcelona: the dream move, a flying start, and a first Clásico

Barcelona announced Gordon’s signing on 29 May 2026, on a five-year contract running to 30 June 2031 and effective from 1 July 2026. The club did not disclose the fee; British and Spanish reports put it at around £69 million / €80 million including add-ons. At his unveiling he answered questions in Spanish, explaining that he had practised with a Spanish physio at Newcastle because, as a child, he believed he would one day play for Barcelona. Bayern Munich and Liverpool had also shown interest.

His start in Catalonia was immediate. He debuted on 23 August 2026 as a substitute in a 5–0 win at Elche, providing two assists, and his first Barcelona goal came on 10 October 2026 — a second-minute opener in a 3–0 home win over Getafe, after beating three players. By 21 October he had scored twice for the club. The week before his Clásico debut brought a harsher night: in a 4–2 Champions League defeat at Paris Saint-Germain on 20 October, he played the full 90 minutes without a goal or assist, Spanish media rated him poorly — La Vanguardia called him “disorientated” — and he admitted afterwards: “I didn’t think my performance was great tonight.”

Five days later he started his first Clásico, at Camp Nou on 25 October 2026, in a front three with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha. He tested Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin with a first-half effort from the left, days after telling Spanish daily Sport that social media had made the world worse since around 2010 and that mindless phone scrolling left him feeling guilty and unhappy. Sources: Al Jazeera — Barcelona sign Gordon, ESPN — Barcelona sign Gordon in €70m transfer, Manila Times (AFP) — Gordon nets first Barça goal, Sports Mole — Gordon’s PSG ratings, Zamin — Gordon’s Sport interview.

England career

Gordon won the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England and was named Player of the Tournament, having scored in the group stage against Israel and the only goal of the quarter-final against Portugal. His senior debut came on 23 March 2024, starting a 1–0 friendly defeat by Brazil at Wembley, and he was part of the squad that finished runners-up at Euro 2024.

At the 2026 World Cup, England finished third. Gordon set up two goals for Harry Kane in the round-of-32 win over DR Congo and scored England’s opener in the semi-final against Argentina, which England lost 2–1. His autumn 2026 Nations League form was electric: three goals and one assist in three starts — scoring in a 2–3 home defeat by Spain on 26 September, heading the opener in a 2–0 win in the Czech Republic on 29 September, and scoring and assisting in a 7–0 win in Croatia on 3 October. He had 28 caps and seven goals as of 3 October 2026. Sources: Wikipedia — Anthony Gordon, SPORTbible — Tuchel’s Gordon verdict, Malay Mail — England in the Czech Republic.

Personal life

Gordon’s long-term partner is Annie Keating, his childhood sweetheart from Liverpool; the couple have a son, born in November 2023. Keating keeps a low public profile and has been described in reports as a makeup artist. His parents are Keith and Nadine Gordon, and he has two brothers, Brandon and Reuben. He is not married. Sources: The Sun — Anthony Gordon’s partner Annie Keating, Athlon Sports — Gordon’s personal life.

Net worth snapshot

Gordon’s net worth in 2026 is estimated by aggregators at roughly £15–20 million, within a wider published spread of about £6 million to €25 million; no reputable financial publication has published an audited figure, and his Barcelona wages have not been officially disclosed. Read the full breakdown in Anthony Gordon’s net worth.

Frequently asked questions

When did Anthony Gordon join Barcelona?

Barcelona announced his signing on 29 May 2026 on a five-year contract to 30 June 2031, effective from 1 July 2026, after beating Bayern Munich and Liverpool to his signature.

How much did Barcelona pay for Anthony Gordon?

The fee was not officially disclosed. British and Spanish reports put it at around £69 million / €80 million including add-ons, making him Newcastle’s second-biggest sale after Alexander Isak.

Did Anthony Gordon play in Newcastle’s 2025 Carabao Cup final win?

No. He was suspended for the final against Liverpool after a red card against Brighton in the FA Cup, but he scored in both semi-final legs against Arsenal and collected a winner’s medal as part of the cup-winning squad.

When did Anthony Gordon make his first Clásico appearance?

He started his first Clásico for Barcelona against Real Madrid at Camp Nou on 25 October 2026, in a front three alongside Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

Is Anthony Gordon married?

No. His long-term partner is Annie Keating, his childhood sweetheart, and they have a son born in November 2023.