Elliot Anderson | Opening bid rejected (p189)

Matt Diablo said:
"I think Zubimendi and Gravenberch are better for example and arsenal and liverpool got them for way less than 100 million"

Don't agree with that at all.
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Those 2 are a level above Anderson (and a couple at least, above the plodder Wharton, and Gibbs-White) some 'blue tinted specs' when we are linked with someone, are more 'blue hammerited specs'
 
If he wasn’t English they would talks bout 60M. Baleba was more impressive imo and isn’t special this season. Not a 100M player but who am i
 
southamptonblue said:
Those 2 are a level above Anderson (and a couple at least, above the plodder Wharton, and Gibbs-White) some 'blue tinted specs' when we are linked with someone, are more 'blue hammerited specs'
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Gravenberch had a good purple patch and has fallen off since. Nonetheless, none of these players are the same profile or position so there’s no point in comparison. It’s like comparing Caicedo to Enzo Fernandez
 
He is the best that is attainable.

Top Statistical Performers (U26)
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal, 27) – Age 27 as of Jan 2026, but consistently featured in U26-led rankings for the 25/26 season. He is statistically the most dominant all-rounder, leading the Premier League in pass success rate (97.1%) and ranking as the world's best for combining physical dominance with technical production (passing, carrying, and goals).
  • Vitinha (PSG, 25) – The highest-rated central midfielder according to several statistical models for early 2026. He recorded 3 assists and a 94.5% pass accuracy in the opening half of the 2025/26 season, excelling in composure and precision.
  • Pedri (Barcelona, 23) – Ranked as the #1 midfielder in the world by ESPN for 2025/26 based on vision and creativity metrics. He averages 2.6 key passes per 90 with a 93% pass accuracy.
  • Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest, 23) – The season's "leap" player statistically. He leads Europe's Big Five leagues in the 2025/26 season for duels won (266) and possession recoveries (273). He is one of only two players in Europe this season to complete over 70 progressive passes while making more than 30 tackles/interceptions.
  • Enzo Fernández (Chelsea, 25) – A high-drive midfielder with strong statistical output in the 2025/26 season, recording 4 total goal contributions (3G, 1A) and 1.2 key passes per 90 in the first half of the campaign.
  • João Neves (PSG, 21) – Statistically the most valuable young midfielder, with an "APE Strength Score" of 93.3. He is recognized as an elite ball-winner and recycler, ranking among the world's top 10 central midfielders by late 2025.
 
southamptonblue said:
Those 2 are a level above Anderson (and a couple at least, above the plodder Wharton, and Gibbs-White) some 'blue tinted specs' when we are linked with someone, are more 'blue hammerited specs'
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Certainly not "'levels above'.

The amount he does for Forest is incredible. We might not want him to do all of that, but he could. He could give us whatever we need, pretty much.

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mattcity5 said:
Certainly not "'levels above'.

The amount he does for Forest is incredible. We might not want him to do all of that, but he could. He could give us whatever we need, pretty much.

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Would say he's also very skilful at carrying the ball - great close control - so I can imagine his carrying stats are based on team needs rather than anything
 
Cobwebcat said:
He is the best that is attainable.

Top Statistical Performers (U26)
  • Declan Rice (Arsenal, 27) – Age 27 as of Jan 2026, but consistently featured in U26-led rankings for the 25/26 season. He is statistically the most dominant all-rounder, leading the Premier League in pass success rate (97.1%) and ranking as the world's best for combining physical dominance with technical production (passing, carrying, and goals).
  • Vitinha (PSG, 25) – The highest-rated central midfielder according to several statistical models for early 2026. He recorded 3 assists and a 94.5% pass accuracy in the opening half of the 2025/26 season, excelling in composure and precision.
  • Pedri (Barcelona, 23) – Ranked as the #1 midfielder in the world by ESPN for 2025/26 based on vision and creativity metrics. He averages 2.6 key passes per 90 with a 93% pass accuracy.
  • Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest, 23) – The season's "leap" player statistically. He leads Europe's Big Five leagues in the 2025/26 season for duels won (266) and possession recoveries (273). He is one of only two players in Europe this season to complete over 70 progressive passes while making more than 30 tackles/interceptions.
  • Enzo Fernández (Chelsea, 25) – A high-drive midfielder with strong statistical output in the 2025/26 season, recording 4 total goal contributions (3G, 1A) and 1.2 key passes per 90 in the first half of the campaign.
  • João Neves (PSG, 21) – Statistically the most valuable young midfielder, with an "APE Strength Score" of 93.3. He is recognized as an elite ball-winner and recycler, ranking among the world's top 10 central midfielders by late 2025.
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In Pep's voice " He is there... Always!" Anderson just ranks statistically in ways that cant be easily dismissed.
 
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