Joseph William Anderson (born 6 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Accrington Stanley.
Career Early career Born in Stalybridge, Anderson was a youth product of Liverpool, before moving to cross-town rivals Everton's youth academy at the age of 15 in 2016. On 3 July 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Everton for two years. On 7 July 2022, he signed a two-year extension to the contract ending in 2024.
Sunderland Anderson signed for Sunderland in January 2023. He made his professional and senior debut with Sunderland as a late substitute in a 1–1 EFL Championship tie with Millwall on 4 February 2023.
On 24 July 2023, Anderson signed for EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.
Barrow On 15 January 2026, Anderson joined League Two club Barrow on an eighteen-month deal.
Accrington Stanley In June 2026 it was announced that Anderson would sign for Accrington Stanley on 1 July 2026.
Style of play Originally a left-back or left midfielder, he converted to centre-back as an under-18 with Everton.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEverton U21s2019–20 EFL Trophy———10102021–22 EFL Trophy———20202022–23 EFL Trophy———4040Total———7070Sunderland2022–23Championship400000—402023–24Championship000000—002024–25Championship200010—302025–26Premier League000000—00Total6000100070Shrewsbury Town (loan)2023–24League One240301020300Barrow2025–26League Two1400000—140Accrington Stanley2026–27League Two90000010100Career total5303020100680
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