Curtis Anderson

Curtis Rainford Anderson (born 27 September 2000) is an English former footballer. He played as a goalkeeper and was a member of the England team which won the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Club career In 2012, at 11-years old, Anderson moved from Blackpool to Manchester City for a fee of £15,000. Anderson played with Manchester City's youth and academy sides until moving to second-tier North American side Charlotte Independence in March 2019.

Anderson and Charlotte Independence mutually agreed to terminate his contract on 29 August 2019.

Wycombe Wanderers On 2 September 2020, he signed for Championship club Wycombe Wanderers on a one-year deal. In May 2021, it was confirmed that his contract had been extended by a further year.

Walton Casuals (loan) On 27 October 2020, Anderson joined Southern League Premier Division South side Walton Casuals on loan. However, the club's season was halted shortly after his arrival, before ultimately their season was outright cancelled on 24 February 2021.

Eastbourne Borough (loan) On 9 July 2021, Anderson signed for National League South side Eastbourne Borough on loan for the entire of the 2021–22 season.

Lancaster City On 31 January 2022, Anderson signed for Lancaster City after his release from Wycombe Wanderers. He made 21 appearances for the club in all competitions before departing.

Bootle On 18 March 2023, Anderson joined Northern Premier League Division One West side Bootle on a free transfer.

International career Anderson was a squad member for the England under-17 team that finished runners up at the 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. In October 2017, Anderson was included in the squad for the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He saved a penalty and then converted his own as England defeated Japan in a penalty shoot-out to reach the quarter-finals. Anderson played in the final as England defeated Spain to lift the trophy.

Honours National England U17 FIFA U-17 World Cup: 2017 UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up: 2017

Retirement and post-football life Anderson retired from football in 2023 to pursue a career as a financial advisor.