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Anthony Elanga

What is anthony elanga?

· James MacDonald

Key facts

Full name Anthony David Junior Elanga[1]
Date of birth 27 April 2002[1]
Place of birth Malmö, Sweden[1]
Current club Newcastle United[2]
Position Forward/winger[2]

Anthony Elanga is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a forward/winger for Newcastle United and the Sweden national team. He was born on 27 April 2002 in Malmö, Sweden.

Context

Anthony Elanga began his senior career at Manchester United, where he made 55 appearances and scored 4 goals [2]. In 2023, he moved to Nottingham Forest [2]. He joined Newcastle United in July 2025 [2]. Elanga made his Sweden debut in 2022 and has been selected for the 2026 World Cup [2].

Documented claims

  • Elanga joined Newcastle United in July 2025. [2]
  • He made 55 senior appearances for Manchester United, scoring 4 goals. [2]
  • He joined Nottingham Forest from Manchester United in 2023. [2]
  • He made his Sweden debut in 2022. [2]

Questions and answers

Why did Elanga leave Manchester United?

The sources do not specify the reason for his departure from Manchester United. [2]

Is Elanga the fastest player in the Premier League?

The sources do not state whether Elanga is the fastest player in the Premier League. [2]

Where are Elanga's parents from?

The sources do not provide information about his parents' origins. [2]

How much did Forest pay for Elanga?

The sources do not state the transfer fee paid by Nottingham Forest. [2]

Sources

  1. The Story So Far: Anthony Elanga — sports.yahoo.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Anthony Elanga Biography — espn.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People