Anthony Patterson Explained

Anthony Patterson
Fullname:Anthony Patterson
Birth Date:10 May 2000
Birth Place:North Shields, England
Height:1.89 m
Position:Goalkeeper
Currentclub:Sunderland
Clubnumber:1
Youthyears1:–2018
Youthclubs1:Sunderland
Years1:2018–
Clubs1:Sunderland
Caps1:113
Goals1:0
Years2:2021–2022
Clubs2:Notts County (loan)
Caps2:9
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:England U21
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:26, 17 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:21:14, 1 July 2023 (UTC)

Anthony Patterson (born 10 May 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Sunderland. He represents England U21 internationally.

Playing career

Patterson sat on the bench during the 2018–19 season and was given a contract in July 2019.[1] He made his competitive first-team debut on 10 November 2020, in a 2–1 defeat at Fleetwood Town in an EFL Trophy group stage fixture.[2] He made one further appearance in the 2021–22 season and having impressed head coach Lee Johnson, Patterson signed a new two-year deal, with the option of an additional year, in June 2021.[3] [4] Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said that he now considered Patterson "as a member of the first-team squad" with Lee Burge as the only other senior goalkeeper at the Stadium of Light.

Notts County (loan)

In September 2021, Patterson joined Notts County on loan until the end of October after Sunderland completed the signing of Ron-Thorben Hoffmann on loan from Bayern Munich on deadline day.[5]

Return to Sunderland

His loan was extended until the end of January. However, Lee Johnson recalled the goalkeeper due to injury to Sunderland's second choice goalkeeper Lee Burge. On 31 December, Lee Johnson sent Patterson back to Notts County until end of the season. On 7 January, Patterson was recalled from Notts County with the possibility of the loan being resumed later in the window. Patterson established himself as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper for the second half of the season, featuring in Sunderland's successful play-off campaign as they defeated Wycombe Wanderers 2–0 in the final.[6]

Patterson signed a new long-term contract with the club in June 2022, keeping him at the club until 2026.[7]

International career

On 10 June 2023, Patterson made his England U21 debut as a half-time substitute during a 2–0 defeat to Japan at St. George's Park.[8]

Style of play

Sunderland goalkeeper coach Lee Butler said that Patterson had great saving, handling and shot-stopping ability, with his weaknesses being coming for crosses, his distribution and his communication.[9]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sunderland2018–19League One0000000000
2019–20League One0000000000
2020–21League One0000002020
2021–22League One200002030250
2022–23Championship460200020500
2023–24Championship450100000460
2024–25Championship20000020
Total11303020701250
Notts County (loan)2021–22National League904000130
Career total12207020701380

Honours

Sunderland

Individual

Notes and References

  1. News: Rayner . Stuart . Eight Sunderland youngsters sign new contracts . 7 August 2021 . ChronicleLive . 5 July 2019 . en.
  2. News: Hunter . James . Fleetwood 2–1 Sunderland report as youthful Black Cats come unstuck . 7 August 2021 . ChronicleLive . 10 November 2020.
  3. News: Smith . Phil . What Lee Johnson made of Sunderland youngster Anthony Patterson after crucial late save . 7 August 2021 . Sunderland Echo . 9 December 2020.
  4. News: Hewitt . Matty . Anthony Patterson signs new two-year deal with Sunderland . 7 August 2021 . ChronicleLive . 17 June 2021.
  5. News: Smith . Phil . Kristjaan Speakman reveals first-team plan for Anthony Patterson as youngster signs new deal . 7 August 2021 . Sunderland Echo . 17 June 2021.
  6. Web site: Sunderland 2–0 Wycombe Wanderers: Black Cats win League One play-off final at Wembley. BBC Sport. 21 May 2022. 25 June 2022.
  7. Web site: Patterson signs long-term deal. safc.com. 24 June 2022. 25 June 2022.
  8. Web site: 10 June 2023. Report: England MU21s 0–2 Japan. 1 July 2023. EnglandFootball.com.
  9. News: Johns . Craig . How Anthony Patterson is impressing new coach at Sunderland - and what he needs to improve on . 7 August 2021 . ChronicleLive . 18 November 2019 . en.
  10. News: Sunderland 2–0 Wycombe . Chris . Paddy . BBC Sport . 21 May 2022 . 21 May 2022.
  11. News: Anthony Patterson named FWA North East Young Player of the Year – Football Writers' Association . 12 January 2023 . 7 March 2023.