[4] Since Hannover 96 were in relegation, Anton and Mike-Steven Bähre were signed to professional contracts to help the club.

[5] During the 2015–16 season, Anton made two appearances for Hannover 96,[6] playing in a 2–1 win against VfB Stuttgart on 27 February 2016[7] and a 1–0 loss against Eintracht Frankfurt on 19 March 2016.

[11] Anton became the team captain of VfB Stuttgart in August 2023 and extended his contract until 2027 on 14 January 2024.

[12] On 8 July 2024, Anton joined fellow Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund, signing a four-year contract,[13] for a reported transfer fee of €22.5m.

[17] In March 2024, he was called up for the Germany national team ahead of the friendly matches against France and the Netherlands.