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Karoy Anderson
Image
Anderson in 2025
Personal information
Full name Karoy Zidane Lovebourne Anderson[1]
Date of birth (2004-10-01) 1 October 2004 (age 22)[2]
Place of birth Lewisham, England
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Blackpool
Number 17
Youth career
2013–2022 Charlton Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2026 Charlton Athletic 73 (4)
2023 → Aldershot Town (loan) 5 (0)
2026 → Blackpool (loan) 16 (1)
2026– Blackpool 10 (2)
International career‡
2023– Jamaica 23 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing Image Jamaica
CONCACAF Nations League
Bronze medal – third place2024
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:10, 23 October 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 17:10, 6 October 2026 (UTC)

Karoy Zidane Lovebourne Anderson (born 1 October 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for EFL League One club Blackpool. Born in England, he represents Jamaica at international level.

Club career

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Charlton Athletic

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Coming through the youth system of Charlton Athletic, Anderson signed his first professional contract with the club on 5 October 2021, committing himself until 2024.[3]

He made his professional debut for the club as an 18-year-old, coming off the bench in the 75th minute of a 3–2 EFL Trophy second-round defeat at Plymouth Argyle on 22 November 2022 in which he scored his side's second goal of the game in the 91st minute.[4][5][6]

On 17 September 2025, Anderson signed a new contract with Charlton Athletic until the summer of 2028.[7]

Aldershot Town (loan)

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On 17 January 2023, Anderson joined Aldershot Town on a 28-day loan.[8][9][10] On the same day, Anderson made his league debut, coming on in the second half of a 2–1 victory at Solihull Moors.[11]

On 21 February 2023, it was confirmed that Anderson's loan had been extended for a further month.[12]

Blackpool (loan)

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On 2 February 2026, Anderson joined Blackpool on loan for the remainder of the season.[13] He scored on his debut at Huddersfield Town five days later.[14]

Blackpool

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On 21 July 2026, Anderson re-joined Blackpool, signing a four-year contract.[15][16]

International career

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Born in England, Anderson is of Jamaican descent. He was called up to the Jamaica national team for a set of 2023–24 CONCACAF Nations League matches in October 2023.[17]

On 12 October 2023, Anderson made his Jamaica debut, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4–1 victory over Grenada.[18]

On 9 June 2024, Anderson made his Jamaica full debut, starting XI in a 3–2 victory over Dominica.

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 20 October 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Charlton Athletic 2022–23 League One 0000001[a]111
2023–24 League One 25210101[b]0282
2024–25 League One 38230104[c]0462
2025–26 Championship 1001020—130
Charlton Athletic total 734504061885
Aldershot Town (loan) 2022–23 National League 50——2[d]070
Blackpool (loan) 2025–26 League One 161———161
Blackpool 2026–27 League One 102001000112
Blackpool total 263001000273
Career total 10475050811228
  1. ↑ One appearance in the EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ One appearance in the EFL Trophy
  3. ↑ One appearance in the EFL Trophy and three appearances in the League One play-offs
  4. ↑ Two appearances in the FA Trophy

International

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As of match played 5 October 2026[citation needed]
International statistics
National teamYearAppsGoals
Jamaica 202320
2024100
202560
202650
Total230

Honours

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Charlton Athletic

Jamaica

References

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  1. ↑ "Club List of Registered Players as at September 2024" (PDF). English Football League. p. 58 and 59. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
  2. ↑ "Karoy Anderson Charlton Athletic Biography". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 23 November 2022.
  3. ↑ "KAROY ANDERSON SIGNS FIRST PRO DEAL UNTIL 2024". www.charltonafc.com.
  4. ↑ "YOUNG ADDICKS BOW OUT OF PAPA JOHNS TROPHY WITH DEFEAT AT PLYMOUTH". www.charltonafc.com.
  5. ↑ "Report : Argyle 3 Charlton Athletic 2". www.pafc.com.
  6. ↑ "Kanu and Anderson score first senior goals but Addicks coach left ruing first-half defensive display". South London Press. 23 November 2022. Archived from the original on November 23, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Karoy Anderson signs new contract". www.charltonafc.com.
  8. ↑ "KAROY ANDERSON JOINS ALDERSHOT ON LOAN". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "NEW SIGNING: KAROY ANDERSON". Aldershot Town Official Site. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Charlton youngster makes National League loan switch". South London Press. 17 January 2023. Archived from the original on January 17, 2023. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  11. ↑ "Solihull Moore 1–2 Aldershot". BBC Sport. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  12. ↑ "KAROY ANDERSON EXTENDS ALDERSHOT LOAN". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
  13. ↑ "Karoy Anderson joins Blackpool on loan". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 2 February 2026. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
  14. ↑ "Huddersfield 2-2 Blackpool (Feb 7, 2026) Team Stats". ESPN. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
  15. ↑ "Karoy Anderson joins Blackpool". Charlton Athletic Official Site. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  16. ↑ "Seasiders Sign Karoy Anderson On A Permanent Deal". Blackpool Official Site. 21 July 2026. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
  17. ↑ Burnett, Ian (11 October 2023). "Karoy Anderson ready to fill the void in Reggae Boyz midfield".
  18. ↑ "Greneda 1–4 Jamaica". 12 October 2023.
  19. ↑ "Charlton Athletic 1–0 Leyton Orient: Line-ups". BBC Sport. 25 May 2025. Retrieved 25 May 2025.
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