Elliot Anderson
Agent, Salary, Contract, Club and Profile
England €100mm
Key Facts
Date of birth: 06.11.2002
Nationality: England
Current club: Manchester City
Position: Central Midfielder
Height: 1.79m
Current market value: €100m
Represented by: CAA Stellar
Main agent: Not publicly confirmed
Reported salary: £13m gross per year
Contract expires: 30.06.2032
About
Elliot Anderson is an English central midfielder who plays for Manchester City and the England national team. A dynamic and physically strong midfielder, he is known for his ball-carrying ability, pressing intensity and capacity to contribute across multiple phases of the game.
Anderson joined Manchester City from Nottingham Forest in July 2026 following a rapid rise in the Premier League. His performances at Forest established him as one of England’s most complete young midfielders and led City to complete a reported £116m transfer.
He developed through Newcastle United’s academy before gaining valuable senior experience on loan at Bristol Rovers. After struggling to secure a consistent starting role at Newcastle, he moved permanently to Nottingham Forest in 2024 and became a central figure in the team.
At international level, Anderson initially represented Scotland across several youth categories before switching his international allegiance to England. He became a senior England international and played an important role at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Representation
Agency: CAA Stellar
Main representative: Not publicly confirmed
Agency leadership: David Manasseh
Headquarters: London, England
Jurisdiction: England and international markets
FIFA/FA registration: Operates through registered and FIFA-licensed football agents
Linked with Anderson since: Publicly associated during his Nottingham Forest period
Also represents: Eduardo Camavinga, Jack Grealish, Ivan Toney, Kobbie Mainoo and Jordan Pickford
Related agency page: CAA Stellar
Anderson is represented by CAA Stellar, one of the largest football representation businesses in the world. The agency provides support across contract negotiations, transfers, commercial partnerships and long-term career management.
CAA Stellar represented Anderson during his emergence at Nottingham Forest and his subsequent record transfer to Manchester City. The individual agent responsible for his day-to-day representation has not been consistently confirmed in public records.
The agency was formed following Creative Artists Agency’s acquisition of the Stellar Group and has an extensive network across European and international football.
Career timeline
Early development: Began playing football with Wallsend Boys Club
2010: Joined Newcastle United’s academy
2019: Signed his first professional contract with Newcastle
January 2021: Made his senior Newcastle United debut
2021/22: Joined Bristol Rovers on loan
2021/22: Scored eight goals and helped Bristol Rovers win promotion to League One
2022/23: Became a regular member of Newcastle’s senior squad
2023/24: Gained Premier League and UEFA Champions League experience
July 2024: Joined Nottingham Forest
2024/25: Established himself as a regular Premier League midfielder
2025: Made his senior debut for England
2025/26: Developed into one of Nottingham Forest’s most influential players
2026: Represented England at the FIFA World Cup
July 2026: Joined Manchester City in a reported £116m transfer
2026: Signed a long-term Manchester City contract until 2032
Transfer history
2010 – Wallsend Boys Club to Newcastle United academy – Youth transfer
2021 – Newcastle United to Bristol Rovers – Season-long loan
2022 – Bristol Rovers to Newcastle United – Returned after loan
2024 – Newcastle United to Nottingham Forest – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately £35m – Contract until 2029
2026 – Nottingham Forest to Manchester City – Permanent transfer – Reported fee: approximately £116m – Contract until June 2032
Anderson’s move to Nottingham Forest provided him with the regular first-team football required to accelerate his development. He quickly became an important part of the club’s midfield through his intensity, technical quality and ability to progress possession.
His transfer to Manchester City represented a major return for Forest and made him one of the most expensive midfielders in football history.
Playing profile
Anderson is primarily a central midfielder but can also operate as an attacking midfielder, wide midfielder or deeper number eight. His physical and technical qualities allow him to perform effectively in several midfield structures.
One of his defining strengths is his ability to carry the ball through pressure. Anderson combines close control with powerful running and can progress possession from deeper areas into the attacking third.
He is also highly active without the ball. Anderson presses aggressively, competes in duels and frequently recovers possession through anticipation and intensity. His work rate allows him to cover significant areas of the pitch and support both defensive and attacking phases.
In possession, Anderson is comfortable receiving under pressure and turning away from opponents. He can combine through short passes, drive into open spaces or progress the ball through vertical distribution.
His physical strength makes him difficult to dispossess, while his balance and acceleration help him move beyond midfield challenges. He can also arrive late around the penalty area and contribute through shooting, combinations and final passes.
At Manchester City, Anderson can operate as a box-to-box midfielder, an advanced number eight or as part of a double pivot. His versatility and intensity provide a different profile within a possession-dominant midfield.
Key strengths
Progressive ball carrying
Physical strength
Press resistance
High pressing intensity
Ball recovery
Defensive duelling
Positional versatility
Movement through midfield
Close control
Vertical passing
Ability to cover large spaces
Box-to-box influence
