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Joel Anasmo

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Joel Anasmo
Personal information
Full name Joel Anasmo
Date of birth (2004-09-24) 24 September 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth South Sudan
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
Perth Glory FC
Number 31
Youth career
Floreat Athena FC
–2023 Perth Glory
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Perth Glory NPL 19 (8)
2023– Perth Glory 11 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 July 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2023

Joel Anasmo (born 24 September 2004) is a South Sudanese-Australian association footballer who currently plays for Perth Glory in the A-League Men.

Early life

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Anasmo was raised in the Ellenbrook region of Perth, and played his junior football at Floreat Athena whilst also representing his school Emmanuel Christian Community School[1]

Career

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Anasmo was a second half substitution for Perth Glory in a pre-season friendly against English Premier League club West Ham United,[2] where his performance drew praise from pundits as well as Glory manager Alen Stajcic.[3]

His full debut for the Western Australia club, came during the 2023-24 season in a come from behind win against Melbourne City[4] in which Anasmo scored the 4th goal, having come off the bench.[5]

Personal life

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Joel Anasmo's brother Joshua Anasmo previously played for Perth Glory.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Jarvis, Lucy (1 June 2016). "Ellenbrook brothers pursue Perth Glory goals". PerthNow. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  2. ^ Comito, Matt. "Perth boss tips the two Glory youngsters West Ham's Moyes was eyeing: 's***loads of potential'". A-Leagues. Archived from the original on 29 October 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  3. ^ "'He's got some weapons under his belt' | Stajcic praises 19 year old debutant Anasmo". A-Leagues. Archived from the original on 12 July 2024. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
  4. ^ Smith, Ben (6 February 2024). "A-League Men: Substitutes deliver the good in Perth Glory's 4-2 win over Melbourne City". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
  5. ^ Chadwick, Justin (3 February 2024). "PLUCKY PERTH PRAISED BY STAJCIC AFTER CITY ALM WIN". FTBL. Archived from the original on 23 August 2024. Retrieved 12 July 2024.
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