Anthony Hartigan

Anthony Rhys Hartigan (born 27 January 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for club Southend United.

Career AFC Wimbledon Hartigan joined AFC Wimbledon aged 14, after being spotted playing for the coaching company Pro Direct Soccer. He signed his first professional contract on his 17th birthday. On 8 August 2017, he made his debut in a 3–1 EFL Cup defeat to Brentford. Playing the full 120 minutes, with the game going to extra time, he became the first player to represent AFC Wimbledon born in the 2000s. He scored his first goal for Wimbledon in an EFL Trophy tie against Barnet on 29 August 2017.

On 15 April 2018, Hartigan was named the LFE Apprentice of the Year award for League One at the EFL Awards ceremony in London.

Following relegation, Hartigan was offered a new contract at the end of the 2021–22 season. On 5 July 2022, AFC Wimbledon announced that Hartigan had decided to leave the club following the expiry of his contract.

Newport County (loan) Hartigan joined League Two club Newport County on loan until the end of the 2020–21 season on 25 January 2021. He made his debut for Newport in the starting line up for the 2–1 defeat against Harrogate Town in League Two on 30 January 2021. Hartigan played for Newport in the League Two play-off final at Wembley Stadium on 31 May 2021 which Newport lost to Morecambe, 1–0 after a 107th minute penalty.

Mansfield Town On 4 August 2022, Hartigan signed for League Two club Mansfield Town on a two-year contract, a compensation package being agreed with AFC Wimbledon on account of Hartigan's age. Hartigan played frequently early in the season, but was sidelined after a shoulder injury on New Year's Day.

Barnet (loan) In August 2023, Hartigan joined Barnet on a season-long loan. For the 2023–24 season, Hartigan was named as Barnet's Players' Player, Manager's Player and Young Player of the Season for the campaign. He also received the club's Goal of the Season award.

Barnet On 24 June 2024, it was announced that Hartigan had joined Barnet on a permanent basis on a two-year contract. After six goals in 137 appearances, he left the club following the expiry of his contract.

Southend United In June 2026, Southend United announced that Hartigan was joining them for the 2026–27 season.

Personal life

Hartigan is of Welsh descent through his great-grandmother.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2017–18 League One

2018–19 League One

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League Two

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2024–25 National League

2025–26 League Two

Individual Barnet Players' Player of the Season: 2023–24 2024–25