Anthony Gordon

High self-confidence and ambition: He has never doubted himself. He speaks with conviction about his goals and has a clear vision of his future (he even dreamed of playing for Real Madrid as a child). He uses the doubts of others as fuel.

Winning and resilient mindset: He is extremely competitive ("everything is a game and he has to win"). He overcame early rejections from academies with family support and a lot of hard work. He describes himself as obsessive about improving.

Direct and authentic: Comfortable with who he is, he is not afraid to express his opinions. He is emotional on the field (sometimes too much so, which has caused him problems), but he works on controlling it.

Intense and focused: He has an "all or nothing" personality. He becomes obsessed with hobbies (chess, boxing, reading, fashion) for weeks, researches everything, and strives to be the best at what he does.

Curious and intellectual: He loves psychology, meditation, visualization, and self-help books. He practices mindfulness to perform under pressure. He is a great reader and open to learning (he even learned Spanish on his own initiative for his signing with Barcelona)

He's a bit arrogant.

Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Weight: Approximately 72 kg (159 lbs) Build: Athletic and lean-muscular. He has developed significantly from his academy days when he was described as small, skinny, "bony and fragile," or lightweight. He now has a strong, dynamic frame suited for a high-intensity winger role

Hair: Medium-length ginger (or reddish/ blondish tones), often styled or grown out. He has notably changed his look by growing it longer in recent years. TikTok

• Eyes: Blue (with brown eyebrows).

Skin: Fair/pale complexion.

Overall look: Clean-shaven or light stubble in many appearances; youthful features with a sharp, focused expression on the pitch. He often wears a headband during matches

Nationality: English (born in Liverpool) Current club: Barcelona (joined in summer 2026 from Newcastle United for around €70–80m) Chess enthusiast: He is one of the best chess players on the English national team. He is self-taught and has played against grandmasters. He describes it as "peaceful" and a mental challenge.

Boxer: He practiced boxing seriously as a teenager (and until 2023) to channel his aggression and improve his physical strength. He says that before boxing, he was easily pushed around on the field.

Avid reader: He is a big reader of books on psychology, motivation, and self-improvement (such as Dan Carter's The Art of Winning). At his presentation at Barcelona, he joked about creating a book club within the team.

Extreme speed: He has reached almost 38 km/h in the Champions League, making him one of the fastest players in that competition.

Heritage: He has Irish and Scottish ancestry.

He is quite cold and explodes in anger quickly. He comes across as arrogant and egocentric. he's quite despotic and a bit classist.