Karoy Anderson Explained

Karoy Zidane Lovebourne Anderson is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Charlton Athletic. Born in England, he represents Jamaica at international level.

Club career

Charlton Athletic

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 a 18–year–old, coming off the bench in the 75th minute of a 3–2 EFL Trophy Second Round defeat away at Plymouth Argyle on 22 November 2022 where he scored his side's second goal of the game in the 91st minute of the match.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Aldershot Town (loan)

On 17 January 2023, Anderson joined Aldershot Town on a 28-day loan.^{[7] [8] [9]}

On the same day, Anderson made his league debut for Aldershot Town, coming on in the second half of a 2–1 victory at Solihull Moors.^[10]

On 21 February 2023, it was confirmed that Anderson's loan had been extended for a further month.^[11]

International career

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.^[12]

On 12 October 2023, Anderson made his Jamaica debut, coming on as a second-half substitute in a 4–1 victory over Grenada.^[13]

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

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			FA Cup		EFL Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Charlton Athletic	2022–23	League One	0	0	0	0	0	0	1[14]	1	1	1
	2023–24	League One	25	2	1	0	1	0	1[15]	0	28	2
	2024–25	League One	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	2	0
	Charlton Athletic total		26	2	1	0	2	0	2	1	31	3
Aldershot Town (loan)	2022–23	National League	5	0	—		—		2[16]	0	7	0
Career total			31	2	1	0	2	0	4	1	38	3

International

International statistics

National team	Year	Apps	Goals
Jamaica	2023	2	0
	2024	6	0
Total		8	0

Honours

Jamaica

• CONCACAF Nations League third place: 2023–24

Notes and References

1. Web site: Club List of Registered Players as at 21st May 2022 . English Football League . 49 and 50 . 27 July 2022.
2. Web site: Karoy Anderson Charlton Athletic Biography . 23 November 2022 . Charlton Athletic Official Site.
3. Web site: KAROY ANDERSON SIGNS FIRST PRO DEAL UNTIL 2024. www.charltonafc.com.
4. Web site: YOUNG ADDICKS BOW OUT OF PAPA JOHNS TROPHY WITH DEFEAT AT PLYMOUTH. www.charltonafc.com.
5. Web site: Report : Argyle 3 Charlton Athletic 2. www.pafc.com.
6. Web site: Kanu and Anderson score first senior goals but Addicks coach left ruing first-half defensive display. South London Press. 23 November 2022 .
7. Web site: KAROY ANDERSON JOINS ALDERSHOT ON LOAN. Charlton Athletic Official Site . 17 January 2023.
8. Web site: NEW SIGNING: KAROY ANDERSON. 17 January 2023 . Aldershot Town Official Site . 17 January 2023.
9. Web site: Charlton youngster makes National League loan switch. 17 January 2023 . South London Press . 17 January 2023.
10. News: Solihull Moore 1-2 Aldershot. . 17 January 2023.
11. News: KAROY ANDERSON EXTENDS ALDERSHOT LOAN . 21 February 2023 . Charlton Athletic Official Site . 21 February 2023.
12. Web site: Karoy Anderson ready to fill the void in Reggae Boyz midfield. Ian. Burnett. 11 October 2023.
13. Web site: Greneda 1-4 Jamaica. 12 October 2023.
14. One appearance in the EFL Trophy
15. One appearance in the EFL Trophy
16. Two appearances in the FA Trophy