Micah Oluwapelumi Oluwatumise Ayomide Anthony (born 26 March 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League One club Bristol Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Micah Oluwapelumi Oluwatumise Ayomide Anthony[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 March 2004[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Camden, England | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bristol Rovers | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Tottenham Hotspur | |||
| 2012–2024 | Queens Park Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2024 | Queens Park Rangers | 0 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Hanwell Town (loan) | 8 | (0) |
| 2024– | Bristol Rovers | 0 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:47, 14 August 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editQueens Park Rangers
editAnthony began his football career with Total Football Academy, joining Tottenham Hotspur aged seven following an unsuccessful trial with Crystal Palace.[3] One year later, he joined Queens Park Rangers.[3]
In July 2020, Anthony signed a two-year scholarship with Queens Park Rangers.[4] Having spent a short time on loan with Southern Premier Division South side Hanwell Town, toward the end of the 2022–23 season,[5] he signed a new six-month contract upon his return to his parent club.[6]
Following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season, Anthony was released by Queens Park Rangers.[7]
Bristol Rovers
editIn July 2024, Anthony was reported to be on trial with League One club Bristol Rovers, first featuring off of the bench in a friendly against Yeovil Town.[8] On 9 August 2024, he was announced to have joined the club on a two-year deal with the option for a further twelve months[9] having impressed new manager Matt Taylor with his willingness to defend for the team as well as his exciting attacking play.[10] On 13 August 2024, he made his senior debut, coming on a second-half substitute in a 2–0 EFL Cup First Round defeat to Cardiff City.[11]
Personal life
editAnthony's twin brother Elijah also played for the Queens Park Rangers academy.[12]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 13 August 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Queens Park Rangers | 2022–23 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| Hanwell Town (loan) | 2022–23[13] | Southern League Premier Division South | 8 | 0 | — | — | 1[a] | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Bristol Rovers | 2024–25[14] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career total | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
- ^ Appearance(s) in Middlesex Senior Cup
References
edit- ^ "SQUAD LIST 2023/24 & U21 REGISTERED CONTRACT PLAYERS" (PDF). English Football League. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Micah Anthony at Soccerway. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ a b "One Of R Own: Micah Anthony". www.qpr.co.uk. 6 April 2022. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "New academy scholars confirmed ahead of 2020/21". www.qpr.co.uk. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Hanwell Borrow QPR Youngster for a Month". southern-football-league.co.uk. 3 February 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Micah Anthony signs short-term deal". www.qpr.co.uk. 5 July 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Development Squad Departures". www.qpr.co.uk. 13 May 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Hargraves, Daniel (17 July 2024). "Bristol Rovers trialist revealed after Yeovil win as former Cardiff City legend trains with Gas". Bristol Post. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Micah Anthony joins Bristol Rovers". www.bristolrovers.co.uk. 9 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ Hargraves, Daniel (9 August 2024). "Matt Taylor reveals why Bristol Rovers have made Micah Anthony their 13th signing of the summer". Bristol Post. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Cardiff City 2–0 Bristol Rovers". BBC Sport. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Micah Anthony moves to Hanwell on loan". www.qpr.co.uk. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Micah Anthony | Player Profile - Aylesbury United Archive". www.aylesburyunitedarchive.com. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Micah Anthony in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 August 2024.