Christopher Anderson (born 2 October 1990) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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Career

Anderson signed a one-year professional contract with

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in May 2009, having first joined the club at the age of nine, before being released in May 2011. He signed for Singaporean club

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for the 2012 season, making his professional debut for them in February 2012. Upon his return to England, he started training with

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Premier Division side

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, going on to sign for the club in December 2013.

References

1990 births Living people English men's footballers Burnley F.C. players Gombak United FC players Colne F.C. players Men's association football midfielders Singapore Premier League players English expatriate men's footballers English expatriate sportspeople in Singapore Expatriate men's footballers in Singapore Footballers from Burnley {{England-footy-midfielder-1990s-stub