Elliot Anderson

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League: Premier LeagueTeam: Manchester CityNationality: England
Positions:CMAMAge: ~23

Estimated market value (beta)

€18.8m – €99.7m
Confidence: 52%
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Overview

MobilityControlDistributionThreatDefenseDuelsPotential
Overall x̄(w) = 75 / 100·Confidence 52%

Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.

Attributes (grouped)

Mobility

Acceleration76

Good burst to carry the ball forward and arrive late in the box. (conf 0.55)

Top speed74

Decent pace for a midfielder; not a sprinter. (conf 0.5)

Agility76

Balanced and quick to turn when carrying through midfield. (conf 0.5)

Stamina86

Relentless runner who covers huge ground for Forest and England. (conf 0.6)

Control

First touch80

Controls cleanly under pressure and sets up his next action. (conf 0.55)

Dribbling76

Carries through traffic with a low, controlled touch. (conf 0.55)

Ball shielding76

Strong for his age, holds possession well when pressed. (conf 0.5)

Ball striking78

Powerful long-range striker known for shooting from distance. (conf 0.55)

Distribution

Short passing80

Safe and quick in short combinations in midfield. (conf 0.55)

Long passing74

Good range for switches and forward passes from midfield. (conf 0.5)

Crossing62

Crossing is not a major part of his game. (conf 0.4)

Vision74

Sees forward runs and breaks lines with progressive passes. (conf 0.5)

Chance threat

Finishing66

Gets into good areas but is not a prolific finisher. (conf 0.5)

Shot selection70

Takes shots from range and the edge of the box with intent. (conf 0.45)

Off-ball movement74

Arrives into the penalty area well, noted for his movement there. (conf 0.5)

Set-piece shot55

Little reputation for dead balls beyond his long shots. (conf 0.35)

Duels

Aerial66

Competitive in the air for a midfielder of his size. (conf 0.45)

Ground duels82

Won more duels than anyone in the Premier League in 2025-26. (conf 0.6)

Defense

Pressing intensity84

Presses in waves and wins possession high up the pitch. (conf 0.6)

Defensive disruption82

Wins the ball back often through tackles and interceptions. (conf 0.55)

Defensive positioning72

Disciplined in midfield shape and recovers his position quickly. (conf 0.5)

Mental

Composure76

Calm on the ball in tight areas at club and international level. (conf 0.5)

Decision making78

Smart in both phases, picks the right forward option. (conf 0.5)

Work rate88

Tireless effort in and out of possession, a core trait. (conf 0.6)

Resilience

Injury reliability66

Missed about four months in 2023-24 with a back injury. (conf 0.45)

Outlook

Potential82

23 years old and rising quickly after a move to City. (conf 0.55)

Reputation82

Big-money move to City and a full England international. (conf 0.6)

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Scouting Report & Player Insights

Elliot Anderson is an English central midfielder with a strong attacking instinct, now at Manchester City after joining from Nottingham Forest in July 2026. Born in Whitley Bay, he came through Newcastle United's academy, gained senior experience on loan at Bristol Rovers and moved to Forest in 2024. He wins duels, presses relentlessly and carries the ball forward before arriving in the box or shooting from range. A senior England international since 2025, he was also part of the England Under-21 side that won the 2025 European Championship.

Won the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship with England.

Made his senior England debut against Andorra in September 2025.

Joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest in July 2026.

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