His name is Anthony Michael Gordon, he arrives from Newcastle United, and he is the first signing for FC Barcelona for the 2026-27 season.
Debut at 16After a brief spell at the Liverpool FC academy, Anthony Gordon joined Everton at the age of 11.
Famous coachesDespite being just 25 years old and having played at only Everton and Newcastle United, Anthony Gordon can boast of having played under several high-profile coaches such as Carlo Ancelotti, Rafa Benítez, and Frank Lampard.
Anthony Gordon scored four goals in the first half, a feat only achieved before by the Brazilian Luiz Adriano.
Third Newcastle and BarçaAnthony Gordon is the first player to join Barça from Newcastle United.
His name is Anthony Michael Gordon, he arrives from Newcastle United, and he is the first signing for FC Barcelona for the 2026-27 season. If you want to know more about the Liverpool-born winger, we suggest you keep reading.
2001 Generation
Anthony Gordon is 25 years old. He was born on the 24 February 2001, the same year as two of his new teammates in the first team: Eric Garcia, who was born on 9 January 2001, and Joan Garcia, who was born on 4 May 2001. Curiously enough, who else was born on the 24 February? None other than Hansi Flick.
Debut at 16
After a brief spell at the Liverpool FC academy, Anthony Gordon joined Everton at the age of 11. His professional debut came at the age of just 16 in December 2017 in a Europa League game against Cypriot side Apollon Limassol. Also in the Everton side that day was current Atlético Madrid striker Ademola Lookman.
Famous coaches
Despite being just 25 years old and having played at only Everton and Newcastle United, Anthony Gordon can boast of having played under several high-profile coaches such as Carlo Ancelotti, Rafa Benítez, and Frank Lampard. Eddie Howe is the man who has coached Gordon for the most time during his three and a half year spell at Newcastle United.
Former teammates with Barça connections
During his career Gordon has coincided with various former FC Barcelona players. Sandro Ramírez, Lucas Digne, André Gomes and Yerry Mina were all teammates from his time at Everton.
Historic success at Newcastle
After joining Newcastle United in January 2023, Anthony Gordon was part of a historic side that, on 16 March 2025, ended a run of 70 years without a trophy when they won the Carabao Cup, beating Liverpool in the final.
Praise for Barça
Gordon has faced Barça on three occasions, all last season. After the first game, Barça's 2-1 win away in the Champions League, in which Gordon scored Newcastle's only goal, he had words of praise for Hansi Flick's side.
Record four goals
Anthony Gordon's best day as a professional was probably 18 February 2026. On that day, Newcastle United beat Qarabag 6-1 in the first leg of the Champions League play-off. Anthony Gordon scored four goals in the first half, a feat only achieved before by the Brazilian Luiz Adriano.
Three player of the match awards
That day against Qarabag he received his third player of the match award in the Champions League. Only four players have won that honour four times this season, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Harry Kane, Francisco Trincão and Victor Osimhen.
Third Newcastle and Barça
Anthony Gordon is the first player to join Barça from Newcastle United. He is also the third player to have played for both clubs. The first was Patrick Kluivert, who moved in the opposite direction to Gordon. He played for Barça between 1998 and 2004 before joining Newcastle United for one season. The second was Luuk de Jong, who also played just one season at Newcastle. Years later he would arrive at Barça in 2021.
First World Cup
Gordon has been named in the 26-man World Cup squad by England coach Thomas Tuchel. Gordon's first appearance in an international tournament came in the European Championships in 2024, in which England made it to the final only to lose against a Spain side containing the likes of Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, and the rest.
