Anthony Patterson (born 10 May 2000) is an

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professional

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who plays as a

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for club

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. He represents

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internationally.

Playing career

Patterson sat on the bench during the 2018–19 season and was given a contract in July 2019. He made his competitive first-team debut on 10 November 2020, in a 2–1 defeat at

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in an

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group stage fixture. He made one further appearance in the 2021–22 season and having impressed head coach

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, Patterson signed a new two-year deal, with the option of an additional year, in June 2021. Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman said that he now considered Patterson "as a member of the first-team squad" with

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as the only other senior goalkeeper at the

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Notts County (loan)

In September 2021, Patterson joined Notts County on loan until the end of October after Sunderland completed the signing of

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on loan from Bayern Munich on deadline day.

Return to Sunderland

His loan was extended until the end of January. However,

recalled the goalkeeper due to injury to Sunderland's second choice goalkeeper

. On 31 December,

sent Patterson back to Notts County until end of the season. On 7 January, Patterson was recalled from Notts County with the possibility of the loan being resumed later in the window. Patterson established himself as Sunderland's first-choice goalkeeper for the second half of the season, featuring in Sunderland's successful play-off campaign as they defeated

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2–0 in the

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. Patterson signed a new long-term contract with the club in June 2022, keeping him at the club until 2026.

International career

On 10 June 2023, Patterson made his

debut as a half-time substitute during a 2–0 defeat to

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at St. George's Park.

Style of play

Sunderland goalkeeper coach Lee Butler said that Patterson had great saving, handling and shot-stopping ability, with his weaknesses being coming for crosses, his distribution and his communication.

Career statistics

Honours

Sunderland * EFL League One play-offs:

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Young Player of the Year: 2022

References

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