Joseph William Anderson (born 6 February 2001) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL Championship club Sunderland.
[5] On 3 July 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Everton for two years.
[8][9] He made his professional and senior debut with Sunderland as a late substitute in a 1–1 EFL Championship tie with Millwall on 4 February 2023.
[10] On 24 July 2023, Anderson signed for EFL League One club Shrewsbury Town on a season-long loan.
[11] Originally a left-back or left midfielder, he converted to centre-back as an under-18 with Everton.