Eduardo Anderson (footballer)

Eduardo Antonio Anderson Gómez (born 31 January 2001) is a Panamanian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Costa Rican side Saprissa, on loan from Alianza, and the Panama national team.

Club career
Born in Panama City, Anderson began his career with Alianza. He made his first team debut for the club on 23 September 2018, starting in a 1–0 away loss to Árabe Unido.

Anderson scored his first senior goal on 28 September 2019, netting his team's only in a 2–1 loss to Árabe Unido. He became a regular starter in the 2022 season, scoring once in 28 appearances.

On 7 December 2022, Anderson was loaned to Costa Rican side San Carlos for one year. Despite being regularly used, the club could not reach an agreement for a loan extension, and he left.

On 26 January 2024, Anderson was announced by Saprissa also in Costa Rica, on loan for one year with an option for a further six months.

International career
Anderson made his international debut with Panama on 1 May 2022, starting in a 3–2 non-FIFA friendly loss to El Salvador. Later in that month, he was called up with the Panama under-23s for the 2022 Maurice Revello Tournament.

Anderson's full international debut occurred on 9 June 2022, in a 5–0 CONCACAF Nations League win over Martinique.