Jaidon Anthony – Player Profile
Full Name: Jaidon Kya Denley Anthony
Date of Birth: 1 December 1999 (Age ~25)
Place of Birth: Hackney / London, England
Nationality: English; of Jamaican descent
Height: 1.83 m (≈6′0″)
Preferred Foot: Right
Current Club: Burnley (permanent, after a loan spell)
Squad Number: 11
Early Life & Youth Career
- Anthony spent a significant portion of his youth career at Arsenal’s academy (≈2005-2016).
- After leaving Arsenal, he joined AFC Bournemouth’s youth setup in 2016.
Senior Career & Clubs
| Club | Time Period | Notes / Achievements |
| Weymouth (loan from Bournemouth) | Early 2020 | First senior loan; gained experience in National League South; scored during spell |
| Bournemouth | 2020-2025 | Broke into first team as winger/forward; contributed goals and assists, especially in Championship |
| Leeds United (loan) | 2023-24 | Season-long loan; mixed outputs |
| Burnley (loan) | 2024-25 | Very productive season in Championship; scored 8 goals in 43 appearances |
| Burnley (permanent) | 2025-present | Signed permanently after loan; started 2025-26 Premier League season with decent early returns |
Playing Style & Position
- Primarily plays as a left winger, but is also deployed on the right wing or in wide attacking midfield roles.
- Known for decent pace, ability to take on defenders, deliver crosses, and make runs inside. Some finishing ability has improved especially during his time in the Championship with Burnley.
- Has the physical attributes (good height, athletic) to cope with physical defenders, contributing both in attack and helping in pressing/tracking back when needed.
Stats & Recent Performance (2025 / Early Premier League)
- In the 2025-26 Premier League season so far, Anthony has made ~5 appearances (all starts) for Burnley. He has scored 3 goals and recorded 1 assist.
- Shots: 11 during those matches, with 6 on target. Shows an attacking intent and improved precision.
- Market value: approx €13.3 million as per FotMob.
Strengths
- Goal contribution under pressure: Transition from Championship to Premier League showing he can still find the net and assist.
- Versatility in wide positions: Can play left, right, and adapt inside, giving tactical flexibility.
- Work rate and physicality: Good defensive contribution for a winger; capable of tracking back and pressing.
- Set piece / attacking involvement: Gets crosses, shots, is involved in offensive phases.
Weaknesses / Areas to Improve
- Consistency at Premier League level: Needs to maintain performance across many games, not just bursts.
- Crossing accuracy & key passes could be improved to increase assist numbers.
- Decision-making in final third: Sometimes shot selection or pass vs shot decisions can make a difference.
- Adaptation to superior defenses: Premier League defences are tougher; adapting to less space and faster defenders is always a test.
Fantasy / FPL Outlook
With his permanent move to Burnley and good early returns, Anthony is shaping up to be a good differential pick for FPL managers who are not chasing premium assets.
- His ability to both score and assist, plus taking shots on target, increases his potential for haul weeks.
- Worth watching in favourable fixtures and when Burnley are in attacking form (especially at home or against weaker defences).
- Rotation risk might exist depending on squad depth, injuries, or tactical changes.
Recent Milestones & Interesting Facts
- Won Bournemouth Player of the Month in November (during a Championship campaign) thanks to goal contributions.
- Permanent transfer to Burnley happened summer 2025 after a successful loan spell. Contract runs until mid-2029.
- Personal note: Anthony is of Jamaican heritage. His mother passed away in January 2024.
Projection / What to Expect
- If he continues his current scoring rate and avoids injury, he might hit double-figure goal contributions this Premier League season.
- Could become one of Burnley’s key attacking outlets, especially in wide positions.
- If he performs well, might attract interest from bigger clubs in future transfer windows.
For FPL, his value and points potential look promising, keep an eye on how Burnley’s formation and attacking output hold up.
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