Karoy Anderson

Karoy Anderson
Anderson in 2025
Personal information
Full name Karoy Zidane Lovebourne Anderson
Date of birth (2004-10-01) 1 October 2004 (age 22)
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 12 (2)
International career‡
2023– Jamaica 23 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Jamaica
CONCACAF Nations League
Bronze medal – third place2024
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 17:10, 1 November 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 the Jamaica national team.

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.

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.

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

Aldershot Town (loan)

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

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

Blackpool (loan)

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

Blackpool

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

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.

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

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

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 1 November 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 0000001111
2023–24 League One 252101010282
2024–25 League One 382301040462
2025–26 Championship 1001020—130
Charlton Athletic total 734504061885
Aldershot Town (loan) 2022–23 National League 50——2070
Blackpool (loan) 2025–26 League One 161———161
Blackpool 2026–27 League One 122001000132
Blackpool total 283001000293
Career total 10675050811248
  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

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

Honours

Charlton Athletic

Jamaica

References

  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.