Joel Anasmo Explained

Joel Anasmo
Fullname:Joel Anasmo
Birth Date:24 September 2004
Birth Place:South Sudan
Height:1.80 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Perth Glory FC
Clubnumber:31
Youthclubs1:Floreat Athena FC
Youthyears2:–2023
Youthclubs2:Perth Glory
Years1:2023–
Clubs1:Perth Glory NPL
Caps1:19
Goals1:8
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Perth Glory
Caps2:11
Goals2:1
Club-Update:17 July 2024
Nationalteam-Update:21 November 2023

Joel Anasmo (born 24 September 2004) is a South Sudanese-Australian association footballer who currently plays for Perth Glory in the A-League Men.

Early Life

Anasmo was raised in the Ellenbrook region of Perth, and played his junior football at Floreat Athena whilst also representing his school Emmanuel Christian Community School

Career

Anasmo was a second half substitution for Perth Glory in a pre-season friendly against English Premier League club West Ham United,[1] where his performance drew praise from pundits as well as Glory manager Alen Stajcic.[2]

His full debut for the Western Australia club, came during the 2023-24 season in a come from behind win against Melbourne City[3] in which Anasmo scored the 4th goal, having come off the bench.[4]

Personal Life

Joel Anasmo's brother Joshua Anasmo previously played for Perth Glory.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Comito . Matt . Perth boss tips the two Glory youngsters West Ham’s Moyes was eyeing: ‘s***loads of potential’ . A-Leagues . 11 July 2024.
  2. Web site: ‘He’s got some weapons under his belt’ Stajcic praises 19 year old debutant Anasmo . A-Leagues . 11 July 2024.
  3. News: Smith . Ben . A-League Men: Substitutes deliver the good in Perth Glory’s 4-2 win over Melbourne City . 12 July 2024 . The West Australian . 6 February 2024.
  4. News: Chadwick . Justin . PLUCKY PERTH PRAISED BY STAJCIC AFTER CITY ALM WIN . 12 July 2024 . FTBL . 3 February 2024.
  5. News: Jarvis . Lucy . Ellenbrook brothers pursue Perth Glory goals . 11 July 2024 . PerthNow . 1 June 2016.