Anthony Gordon 89 OVR - FC 26 UCL Road to the Knockouts

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LW LM RW England Premier League Newcastle Utd
Right Foot ★★★★ WF ★★★ Skills Explosive 183 cm 72 kg 25 yrs
Anthony Gordon
89
LW
Quick Step
Finesse Shot
Whipped Pass
First Touch
LM RW
R 3★4
Gordon
PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 95 87 84 89 56 77
England Premier League Newcastle Utd
88 CARD 84 CARD 83 CARD 89 UCL ROAD TO THE KNOCKOUTS
95 Pace [simulator]
Acceleration
93
Sprint Speed
96
87 Shooting
Finishing
89
Positioning
90
Long Shots
84
Shot Power
86
Penalties
77
FK Accuracy
80
Volleys
82
84 Passing
Vision
87
Short Pass
85
Long Pass
71
Curve
88
Crossing
87
FK Accuracy
80
89 Dribbling
Ball Control
89
Dribbling
91
Composure [simulator]
87
Balance
76
Agility
83
Reactions
89
56 Defending
Def. Awareness
55
Interceptions
45
Stand Tackle
63
Slide Tackle
54
Heading
66
77 Physical
Strength [simulator]
67
Jumping
81
Aggression
81
Stamina [simulator]
92

Player Info

Full NameAnthony Gordon
Overall 89
Position LW LM RW
Preferred FootRight
Weak Foot★★★★
Skill Moves★★★
AcceleRATEExplosive
Height183 cm
Weight72 kg
Age25
Body TypeLean Medium
Real FaceNo
Shirt No.10
Nation England
League Premier League
Club Newcastle Utd
Card ID50574612
Base ID242964

PlayStyles

Scoring
Finesse Shot
Finesse Shot
Chip Shot
Chip Shot
Power Shot
Power Shot
Dead Ball
Dead Ball
Acrobatic
Acrobatic
Low Driven Shot
Low Driven Shot
Game Changer
Game Changer
Precision Header
Precision Header
Passing
Incisive Pass
Incisive Pass
Pinged Pass
Pinged Pass
Tiki Taka
Tiki Taka
Inventive
Inventive
Long Ball Pass
Long Ball Pass
Whipped Pass
Whipped Pass
Ball Control
First Touch
First Touch
Press Proven
Press Proven
Rapid
Rapid
Technical
Technical
Trickster
Trickster
Defending
Aerial Fortress
Aerial Fortress
Anticipate
Anticipate
Block
Block
Intercept
Intercept
Jockey
Jockey
Slide Tackle
Slide Tackle
Physical
Bruiser
Bruiser
Enforcer
Enforcer
Long Throw
Long Throw
Quick Step
Quick Step
Relentless
Relentless
GK
Cross Claimer
Cross Claimer
Deflector
Deflector
Far Reach
Far Reach
Far Throw
Far Throw
Footwork
Footwork
Rush Out
Rush Out

Roles

LW Roles
Inside Forward++ Winger+
LM Roles
Inside Forward++ Winger+ Wide Midfielder+
RW Roles
Inside Forward++ Winger+
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      Counter Matchups

      How to Beat Anthony Gordon

      Model-driven shortlist

      Best counters use compact rest-defense, aggressive first contact, and denial of high-value shot zones.

      Top 6 players most likely to win this matchup

      Lilian Thuram
      91
      RB
      Jockey
      Bruiser
      Tiki Taka
      Aerial Fortress
      CB
      R 3★4
      Thuram
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 63 83 84 93 93
      France Icons ICONS

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Nawaf Boushal
      91
      LB
      Whipped Pass
      Intercept
      Jockey
      Pinged Pass
      RB LM R
      R 4★4
      Boushal
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 68 88 90 90 92
      Saudi Arabia ROSHN Saudi League Al Nassr

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      David Møller Wolfe
      91
      LB
      Rapid
      Anticipate
      Intercept
      Pinged Pass
      LM L
      L 4★4
      Wolfe
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 70 85 91 91 93
      Norway Premier League Wolves

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Yan Valery
      91
      RB
      Incisive Pass
      Anticipate
      Jockey
      Whipped Pass
      CB LB RM
      R 3★4
      Valery
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 73 85 90 91 94
      Tunisia Credit Suisse Super League BSC Young Boys

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Benjamin White
      90
      RB
      Block
      Jockey
      Incisive Pass
      Inventive
      R
      R 3★4
      White
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 70 88 88 92 90
      England Premier League Arsenal

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Carolin Simon
      91
      LB
      Whipped Pass
      Jockey
      Quick Step
      Dead Ball
      LM L
      L 4★4
      Simon
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 91 74 90 90 93 90
      Germany Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga FC Bayern

      Recovery pace to match runs + Footwork to contain dribble threats

      Tactical plan to neutralize this profile

      phase-by-phase approach
      Deny half-turn receptions

      Maintain back-pressure and front-screen support so first touch is forced away from goal.

      Compact box rest-defense

      Keep central distances short and invite low-value wide shots instead of central combinations.

      Early body contact before strike

      Time shoulder contact on setup touch to reduce shot quality without overcommitting.

      Trap weak-foot release side

      Show onto weaker release lane and close supporting angles to cut final action quality.

      Recommended Formations

      dynamic counter setups
      5-3-2

      Three CBs crowd the striker, wingbacks cover wide threats.
      4-2-3-1

      Double pivot screens the striker and supports fullbacks.
      4-4-1-1

      Second striker drops to disrupt link play.
      Chemistry & Fit

      Synergy Around Anthony Gordon

      Model-driven fit

      Best synergy comes from creators behind him, overlapping support outside him, and structures that feed him touches near goal.

      Top 6 players with the best chemistry and role fit

      Kieran Trippier
      92
      RB
      Incisive Pass
      Intercept
      Quick Step
      Dead Ball
      RM R
      R 3★4
      Trippier
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 92 77 95 90 93 91
      England Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tino Livramento
      93
      RB
      Pinged Pass
      Jockey
      Quick Step
      Incisive Pass
      LB RM R
      R 4★5
      Livramento
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 93 64 92 92 93 93
      England Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Lewis Hall
      91
      LB
      Long Ball Pass
      Anticipate
      Quick Step
      Pinged Pass
      L 4★4
      Hall
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 90 83 90 90 90 88
      England Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Sandro Tonali
      91
      CDM
      Pinged Pass
      Anticipate
      Tiki Taka
      Long Ball Pass
      CM
      R 4★5
      Tonali
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 88 85 91 90 88 91
      Italy Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Anthony Elanga
      93
      RM
      Low Driven Shot
      Pinged Pass
      Rapid
      Finesse Shot
      RW R
      R 4★5
      Elanga
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 96 91 91 93 65 86
      Sweden Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Bruno Guimarães
      90
      CM
      Incisive Pass
      Game Changer
      Pinged Pass
      Inventive
      CDM
      R 4★4
      Guimarães
      PAC SHO PAS DRI DEF PHY 84 81 89 88 85 87
      Brazil Premier League Newcastle Utd

      Strong club chemistry link + League chemistry support

      Tactical environments that suit this card

      fit-by-fit approach
      Creator behind, runner outside

      Give him a passer underneath and one overlap or weak-side runner so he can attack different defensive references.

      Box occupancy timing

      He thrives when the far-post and cutback zones are both attacked, not when he is left alone against the full line.

      Early service patterns

      Quick switches, driven crosses, and incisive half-space entries increase the value of his movement.

      Counterpress for repeat attacks

      Hold the structure close around him so second balls and loose clearances come straight back into finishing territory.

      Best Formations For This Card

      shape and role fit
      4-2-3-1

      Provides a creator underneath, width outside, and stable spacing around the striker lane.
      4-3-3

      Good for isolations, overlap timing, and repeat service from multiple angles.
      4-4-2

      Useful when he benefits from a nearby strike partner and more direct box occupation.

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