Anthony David Junior Elanga was born on the 27th of April 2002, and he is a Swedish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Manchester United and the Sweden national team.Information Guide Nigeria
Club career
Manchester United
Youth
According to the report from BBC sport report, it was claimed that after Elanga played for IF Elfsborg and Malmö FF in Sweden, Elanga’s family moved to England and settled in Manchester. The player briefly played for local club Hattersley, and was scouted by both Manchester City and Manchester United before joining United at the age of 12.Information Guide Nigeria
The report has it that Elanga made his debut for the Manchester United under-18s at the age of 15 in a 2–1 away defeat to Liverpool in April 2018. Elanga signed as an academy scholar at Manchester United in July 2018, and scored four goals in 22 appearances in his first full season playing for the Under-18s.Information Guide Nigeria
2020–21 season
Report from BBC sport still has it that Elanga made his first-team debut for United in a pre-season friendly against Aston Villa ahead of the 2020–21 Premier League season; he came on as a substitute for Marcus Rashford in the 75th minute of a 1–0 defeat. However, after signing a new long-term contract with the club in March 2021, Elanga was called up to the first team for the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League quarter-final matches against Granada in April 2021, but was an unused substitute in both legs, as well as in the second leg of the semi-final against Roma on the 6th of May. The young star made his competitive debut for the club on the 11th of May in a Premier League match against Leicester City. Elanga was replaced by Marcus Rashford in the 66th minute as United lost 2–1.NYSC Portal
2021–22 season
Statistics has it that in 2021–22 season, Elanga scored his second league goal for Manchester United on teh 19th of January 2022 in a 3–1 away win against Brentford, his first of the season. And on the 4th of February that year, Elanga missed his team’s last penalty in a 8–7 shootout against Middlesbrough during their FA Cup tie, knocking Manchester United out of the Cup for the season. Report has it that in the aftermath of the game, Elanga was subjected to racially abusive messages on social media. On the 20th of February, in a game against Leeds United, Elanga was hit on the head by an object thrown at him by a spectator. Minutes before the end of the game Elanga scored his second league goal of the season. Elanga scored his first UEFA Champions League goal against Atlético Madrid in the Round of 16 first leg on the 23rd of February, the final score was 1–1.NYSC Portal
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International career
According to the report from skysport, it was claimed that Elanga was eligible to play for Sweden, Cameroon or England at international level. The young star has represented Sweden at under-17, under-19, under-21 and senior levels. He played five times for the Sweden under-17 team and scored two goals, both against France in the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. The report has it that he played his first game for the Sweden under-21 team and scored one goal in a friendly against Finland on the 3rd of June 2021.
As per the report, Elanga chose to represent Sweden at a senior level, citing being born and having spent the majority of his life there, as well as the country meaning a lot to him as the reasons behind his decision. The young winger was named in the international squad of Janne Andersson for the World Cup qualifiers against the Czech Republic in March 2022, where he also made his debut as a late-game substitute. Elanga scored his first goal at senior international level on the 5th of June in a UEFA Nations League game against Norway.NYSC Portal
Anthony Elanga’s net worth and Salary
Reports from sportsbrief has it that Anthony Elanga’s net worth is estimated to be $1.26 million. He mainly gets his income from his salary, vast endorsements, and bonuses for his high-level performances. Anthony Elanga’s salary is estimated to be about $359633 per year. In addition, his salary per week is $6916.
Honours
Manchester United
UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2020–21NYSC Portal
Individual
Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year: 2019–20
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