Anderson Correia (footballer)

Anderson Correia de Barros (born 6 May 1991), commonly known as Anderson Correia (Άντερσον Κορέια), is a professional footballer who plays as a left-back for Cypriot First Division club Anorthosis Famagusta. Born in Brazil, he represents Cyprus at international level.

Career
Born in São Paulo, Correia career started in Esporte Clube Santo André, competing for the Ramalhão side for only two seasons, before moving on to the larger Paulista Futebol Clube in the Campeonato Paulista in another two-year spell.

He then passed through Campeonato Gáucho, playing for Sport Club São Paulo in Rio Grande do Sul in 2014.

Boavista
On 2 July 2014, Correia joined Boavista in the Portuguese league, signing a three-year deal with the Axadrezados. He made his professional debut on 17 August 2014, in a match against Braga.

Nea Salamina
On 15 June 2017, Correia joined Nea Salamina in the Cypriot First Division, signing a three-year deal until the summer of 2020.

Anorthosis Famagusta
On 19 June 2020, Anorthosis Famagusta announced that the Correia sign a three-year contract until the summer 2023.

On 30 December 2022, Correia extended his contract with Anorthosis for three-year, running until 31 May 2026.

International career
In June 2023, after being awarded the country's citizenship, he was called up to the Cyprus national team by head coach Temur Ketsbaia, making his debut on 17 June 2023 in a 1–2 home defeat to Georgia for the UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying.

Style of play
Correia is a physically strong defender known for his speed, technique and offensive capabilities. He is usually deployed as a left-back. He has been praised for his work ethic and defensive awareness. He has good dribbling skill and is noted for his involvement in counter-attacks.

Honours
Santo André
 * Paulista A1: Runner-Up 2010

Anorthosis
 * Cypriot Cup: 2020–21
 * Cypriot Super Cup: Runner-Up 2021