Joel Anker (born 11 October 2004) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Southern League Premier Division Central club Banbury United.
He is a former graduate of the academy of club Milton Keynes Dons.
Career Milton Keynes Dons Anker joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at a young age, and progressed through the various age groups. In January 2023, he joined Southern League Premier Division Central club AFC Rushden & Diamonds on loan, before signing his first professional contract with Milton Keynes Dons in June 2023. He joined Biggleswade Town on loan in December 2023, before later joining Hitchin Town in March 2024 until the end of the season.
With continuing limited first team opportunities, Anker joined Southern League Division One Central club AFC Dunstable on a month-long youth loan in January 2025. At the end of the 2024–25 season, Anker was one of several players released by Milton Keynes Dons.
Banbury United On 8 August 2025, Anker joined Southern League Premier Division Central club Banbury United.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMilton Keynes DonsLeague Two00000030302024–25League Two0000000000Total0000003030Tring Athletic (loan)2022–234200——42Southern Premier Central12400——124Biggleswade Town (loan)2023–24Southern Premier Central6000——60Hitchin Town (loan)2023–24Southern Premier Central7000——70AFC Dunstable (loan)Southern Division One Central101——10111Banbury United2025–26Southern Premier Central32340—21384Career total6194000517010
Honours AFC Dunstable Bedfordshire Senior Cup: 2024–25
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