Career Timeline of Anthony Elanga: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 1, 2025

How Anthony Elanga built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Anthony Elanga is a Swedish professional footballer. Primarily a forward or winger, he currently plays for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League. Elanga also represents the Sweden national team. His career has been marked by his contributions as an attacker, showcasing his abilities in both club and international contexts.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

April 2018: Manchester United Under-18s Debut

In April 2018, at the age of 15, Anthony Elanga debuted for the Manchester United under-18s in a 2–1 away defeat to Liverpool.

July 2018: Signed as an Academy Scholar

In July 2018, Anthony Elanga signed as an academy scholar at Manchester United.

2019: UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2019, Anthony Elanga played five times for the Sweden under-17 team and scored two goals, both against France in the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.

2020: Top Scorer and Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year

In 2020, Anthony Elanga finished the COVID-shortened season as the Under-18s' top scorer in the league with seven goals in nine appearances, and won the Jimmy Murphy Young Player of the Year award.

2020: First-Team Debut in Pre-Season Friendly

In 2020, Anthony Elanga made his first-team debut for Manchester United in a pre-season friendly against Aston Villa.

March 2021: New Long-Term Contract

In March 2021, Anthony Elanga signed a new long-term contract with Manchester United.

April 2021: UEFA Europa League Call-Up

In April 2021, Anthony Elanga was called up to the first team for the 2020–21 UEFA Europa League quarter-final matches against Granada.

May 2021: Senior Debut for Manchester United

In May 2021, Anthony Elanga made his senior debut for Manchester United in a Premier League game against Leicester City.

June 2021: Under-21 Debut for Sweden

On 3 June 2021, Anthony Elanga played his first game for the Sweden under-21 team and scored one goal in a friendly against Finland.

January 2022: First League Goal of the Season

On 19 January 2022, Anthony Elanga scored his first league goal of the season for Manchester United in a 3–1 away win against Brentford.

March 2022: Named in World Cup Qualifiers Squad and Debut

In March 2022, Anthony Elanga was named in the international squad of Janne Andersson for the World Cup qualifiers against the Czech Republic, where he also made his debut as a late-game substitute.

June 2022: First Senior International Goal

On 5 June 2022, Anthony Elanga scored his first goal at senior international level in a 1–2 loss against Norway in a 2022–23 UEFA Nations League B game.