Skilful and versatile Tottenham and England winger whose talent was often cruelly curtailed by injury, earning him the unfortunate nickname 'Sicknote'.
Darren Robert Anderton was born in Southampton on 3 March 1972. He started at Portsmouth before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 1992 for £1.75 million. A gifted, two-footed winger with pace and crossing ability, he was a key player for Spurs for over a decade, making 299 appearances and scoring 34 goals. He won the League Cup in 1999. Anderton was a regular for England, earning 30 caps and featuring prominently at Euro 96, where he hit the post in the semi-final against Germany. His career was hampered by persistent injuries, which limited his appearances and led to the 'Sicknote' nickname he disliked. After leaving Spurs in 2004, he played for Birmingham City, Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC Bournemouth before retiring in 2008.
Key player in England's Euro 96 campaign on home soil
He hit the post in extra time of the Euro 96 semi-final against Germany — inches from sending England to the final on home soil.
Did You Know?How They Played
Pacey winger with excellent crossing ability and work rate
Lasting Impact
Anderton is remembered as a talented player whose career potential was unfortunately curtailed by persistent injury problems throughout his time in professional football.
Career Honours
- League Cup 1999
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 2006–2008 | 77 | 34 | #7 |
| Birmingham City | 2004–2006 | 80 | 27 | #9 |
| Tottenham Hotspur | 1990–2004 | 364 | 34 | #9 |
 England | — | 30 | 7 | — |