Anderson

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A naturally gifted all-round player, he joined Gremio as a youth player and made his debut aged 16, scoring the crucial goal to help the club back to the top division. Started his international career with the Brazil Under-17s and won the Adidas Golden Ball at the 2005 FIFA Under-17 World Cup. Joined Porto in December 2005 and helped the team win the Portuguese Championship. Anderson agreed to join Manchester United in June 2007 along with fellow Portugal-based midfielder Nani.

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Manchester United have received a boost after hearing an injury picked up by midfielder Anderson on international duty may not be too serious. The 20-year-old twisted his left knee and was substituted during the first half of Brazil's goalless World Cup qualifier against Argentina on Wednesday night. Ironically, the attacking midfielder picked up the injury following a challenge with... [more»]

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Brazilian Anderson has already shown that he can be a perfect long-term replacement for Paul Scholes. The 19-year-old only joined the Red Devils last summer from FC Porto, but has already racked up 26 appearances for Ferguson's side and has impressed most observers with his energetic displays in midfield. Ferguson said: "When Paul got... [more»]

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson believes that summer signing Anderson will become a major star at Old Trafford in the near future. The 19-year-old Brazilian midfielder has made a favourable impression since moving to England from FC Porto, making 13 appearances to date for the Red Devils. Ferguson told The Daily Telegraph: "Anderson has been absolutely superb. The boy has definitely... [more»]

Manchester United have won their appeal against the Home Office's original decision not to hand their Brazilian teenager Anderson a work permit. The 19-year-old's initial application was rejected because he had not won enough caps for his country to satisfy Home Office criteria. Rules stated that Anderson needed to have played in 75 per cent of Brazil's international fixtures in the previous... [more»]

Reports suggest Anderson may not be able to play for Manchester United this season because of work permit problems. United signed the Brazilian teenager from FC Porto at the end of May but it now appears that he may have to wait a year before he can play for his new club. Anderson does not have enough caps for Brazil to satisfy Home Office rules and his first application for a work permit was... [more»]