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Anthony Elanga: Bio, Age, Salary, Stats, Playing Style, Partner & Net Worth

Anthony Elanga Profile

Profile

Nationality

Nationality FlagSweden

Jersey Number

20

Position

Attacker

Preferred Foot

right

Debut

May 11, 2021

Place of Birth

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Date of Birth

Apr 27, 2002

Age

23

Weight

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Height

178 cm

Career Summary

Anthony Elanga has maintained steady form for Nottingham Forest, averaging a 7.07 rating this Premier League season. A physical winger with solid dribbling (58.3), he previously won the Carabao Cup with Manchester United. Key upcoming fixtures include clashes against Tottenham and Atlético Madrid, where his impact will be crucial.
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Anthony Elanga Form Index

Form Index

6.91Average Rating

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Anthony Elanga Stats (Current Season)

Current Season Stats

Appearance

3

Minutes Played

196

Assists

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Rating

6.7

Goals

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Started

2

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Anthony Elanga Career

Anthony Elanga International Career

Career

Anthony David Junior Elanga, or simply Anthony Elanga, is a Swedish professional footballer who plays for the English Premier League club Newcastle United. The 23-year-old made a name for himself at Manchester United after securing a promotion to the first team through the academy ranks of Carrington. However, the Red Devils sold the academy graduate in 2023 to Nottingham Forest, where he enjoyed successive standout campaigns as a regular first choice.

Elanga is one of the most promising youngsters in the football world, and due to his insane pace, the forward ranks amongst the fastest players in the Premier League. In the first month of 2025, the attacker has hit a hat-trick of assists in a Premier League game for the high-flying Nottingham Forest, who have further consolidated their top-four spot in the league table for the 2024-25 season. In this overview, we are going to discuss the biography of the former Man United player, such as Anthony Elanga biography, family, early life, net worth, salary, contract details, awards and other accomplishments etc.

Anthony Elanga Biography

Anthony Elanga scores a beautiful goal for Nottingham Forest (Image via X @AnthonyElanga)

Following two successful seasons with the tricky trees, the Swedish forward has signed for reigning Carabao Cup champions Newcastle United. After an impressive season that saw the Under-21 Manchester United side lift the 2020-21 EFL Trophy. Eventually, he earned a promotion to the club’s senior team, as he was called up in the UEFA Europa League squad by Ole Gunnar Solskjær. The Swedish international made his senior professional debut for United in a friendly game between Manchester United and Aston Villa. Elanga produced special moments reflecting his true potential afterwards. Unfortunately, under Erik ten Hag, he failed to secure playing minutes due to severe competition. The youngster missed a penalty against Middlesbrough that led to Manchester United's exit from the FA Cup. His maiden goal came against Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League.

At the end of the season, Nottingham Forest announced that they had signed Elanga on a five-year deal, marking a chapter in his career. During his time at Forest, he made 82 appearances and scored 11 goals, and produced 21 assists for the club. In the summer of 2025, Anthony Elanga chose Newcastle United as his next challenge. They acquired the Swedish sensation for a whopping fee of £55 million. As 23 23-year-old old he will have a lot of responsibility to carry on the impressive stint at St James Park.

Playing PositionMidfielder
Weekly Salary£80,000 per week
Net Worth£5 million (Estimated)
ParentsJoseph Elang and Danielle Elanga
GirlfriendChina Navana
EndorsementsSkechers
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Anthony Elanga Family and Early Life

On April 27, 2002, the winger was born in Hyllie, Malmö, Sweden, but has Cameroonian roots. Anthony Elanga family has a rich football background, as both of his parents were former professional footballers. He grew up alongside his two sisters, Sandra and Chanelle. Joseph Elanga represented Cameroon in the 1998 FIFA World Cup, and his mother, Daniella, played for Les Lionnes Indomptables. It was his parents from where the Newcastle United sensation got the inspiration to pursue football as a profession. Anthony's parents played a vital role in his journey from playing in local pitches in Malmo to competing in the English Premier League

Following in his dad's footsteps, he started to play for IF Elfsborg, a local Swedish club, in his childhood. The 23-year-old has been gifted with impressive technicality and a skill set. After playing seven years in two clubs in Sweden – IF Elfsborg and Malmö FF, he joined Manchester United in 2014 after watching the Red Devils and Manchester City engage in a fierce transfer battle. After the Elanga family immigrated to England, his talent and potential found him a new home at the Manchester United Youth Academy. In 2018, he became an academy scholar at Old Trafford before winning the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Season in 2020.

Anthony Elanga Net Worth

Anthony Elanga net worth is reportedly £5 million as of now, at just 23, the Swedish International has garnered significant success playing in the top tier of English football. The primary source of his wealth is the club salary he has received at Manchester United and Nottingham Forest. In addition, the emerging player has also signed a sponsorship deal with American footwear giants Skechers. Not only that, but Elanga's popularity has helped him attract several brand endorsement deals, adding more wealth to his accounts.

Anthony Elanga Salary and Contract Details

As per reports, Anthony Elanga salary is expected to be around £80,000 a week at St James Park stadium. His move to Newcastle United involved a significant £52 million fixed transfer fee plus another £3 million in add-ons. He signed a long-term five-year contract, which is worth up to £21 million and will keep him in Newcastle upon Tyne until the summer of 2030. His wages have witnessed a substantial jump after signing a lucrative deal with the Magpies. He was earning just over a million pounds at the City Ground.

SeasonSalary Per WeekAnnual Salary
2024-25£80,000£4,160,000
2025-26£80,000£4,160,000
2026-27£80,000£4,160,000
2027-28£80,000£4,160,000
2028-29£80,000£4,160,000
2029-30£80,000£4,160,000
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Anthony Elanga Playing Style and Strength

Anthony Elanga scores for Sweden against Norway (Image credit@AnthonyElanga/X)

Anthony Elanga is a young and explosive winger who is renowned for his insane pace and directness in attack. The Swedish International is a versatile player who can play at almost every position across the field. He is well capable of playing as a right winger, wide midfielder, centre-forward, second striker and attacking midfielder. Elanga likes to make runs down the flanks and provide pinpoint crosses into the box, and often plays short passes in order to create attacks.

Besides, acceleration and crossing skills, the former Forest attacker boasts an excellent shooting capacity; his finishing is on par with his dribbling craft. Anthony is well-suited to the style of player Newcastle United and Eddie Howe use; he is quite effective in counter-attacking football. The 23-year-old is also effective with direct and indirect set-pieces.

Anthony Elanga Girlfriend

Anthony Elanga girlfriend is China Navana. The couple has been in an open relationship since 2021 and has been very expressive about their love in their social media posts. The loving pair have regularly posted to each other publicly, enjoying vacations and trips together. She has been very supportive, always cheering for her partner. China usually stays and travels with the player, even at the time he signed a deal with Newcastle United.

Anthony Elanga Awards & Achievements

Anthony Elanga has been very direct toward his Sweden connection despite a chance to play for either England or Cameroon. But, the Nottingham Forest forward chose his Swedish identity and has represented the country at both youth and senior level. He made his senior international debut in 2022 in a World Cup qualifier. In the 2023 Nations League B, he scored his first international goal against Norway, but only to see his nation lose 1-2. So far, the attacker has earned 22 caps for Sweden at the International level, while also scoring 4 goals for his country. Anthony Elanga's trophy collection comprises of English FA with Manchester United, the EFL Carabao Cup, and the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year accolade in 2020.

Awards & AchievementsYear
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the net worth of Anthony Elanga?
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Anthony Elanga is said to have an estimated net worth of £4.2 million.
What is Anthony Elanga's salary?
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Anthony Elanga is said to have an estimated net worth of £4.2 million.
Which nationality is Anthony Elanga of?
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Anthony Elanga’s nationality is Sweden.
Which club does Anthony Elanga play for?
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Anthony Elanga plays for Nottingham Forest as a winger in the Premier League.
What is Anthony Elanga's age?
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Anthony Elanga is 23 years old.
What is Anthony Elanga's height?
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Anthony Elanga is 178 cm tall.
Which country is Anthony Elanga from?
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Anthony Elanga is from Sweden.
Which national team does Anthony Elanga play for?
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Anthony Elanga plays for the Sweden national team.
Which club does Anthony Elanga currently play for?
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Anthony Elanga currently plays for Newcastle United.
What position does Anthony Elanga play?
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Anthony Elanga plays as a Attacker.
How many goals has Anthony Elanga scored in his career?
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Anthony Elanga has scored 28 career goals.
What trophies has Anthony Elanga won?
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Anthony Elanga has won 1 trophies including titles in Carabao Cup.
When was Anthony Elanga born?
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Anthony Elanga was born on April 27, 2002.