Joshua Anasmo

Joshua Anasmo (born 14 May 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a forward for A-League Men club Perth Glory.

Joshua Anasmo
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-05-14) 14 May 2002[1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Perth Glory
Youth career
2016–2019 Stirling Macedonia
2020–2021 Floreat Athena
2021–2022 Perth Glory
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019 Stirling Macedonia 1 (0)
2021 Floreat Athena 3 (5)
2021– Perth Glory 8 (0)
2022– Perth Glory NPL 31 (16)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23 November 2023

Early life

Born on 14 May 2002,[1] Anasmo was raised in Ellenbrook, Western Australia and attended Emmanuel Christian Community School in Girrawheen. He has an younger brother, Joel, who is also a footballer.[2]

Club career

Perth Glory

Anasmo began his football career at Stirling Macedonia and Floreat Athena, playing for both clubs' senior sides.[3] He notably scored a hat-trick for Floreat Athena on 29 March 2021 in a 4–0 victory over Perth Glory Academy.[4] Anasmo was later signed within a week by Perth Glory, alongside his brother, and scored on his debut for the Academy side against Cockburn City on 10 April 2021.[2]

Anasmo scored on his first-team debut on 24 November 2021 in an FFA Cup match against Melbourne Victory. Perth lost after a 4–3 penalty shoot-out, following a 1–1 draw in regular time.[5] He made his A-League (and starting) debut at Leichhardt Oval on 26 March 2022 in a 2–1 defeat to Wellington Phoenix.[6][7]

References
  1. "J. Anasmo: Summary". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 3 November 2023.
  2. Jarvis, Lucy (1 June 2021). "Brothers pursue Glory goals". PerthNow. Wanneroo Times. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  3. "Joshua Anasmo - Player Statistics". GameDay. SportsTG. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  4. "Champions prove too strong for PGFC Academy First Team". Perth Glory. 29 March 2021. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  5. Ottenhoff, Cameron (24 November 2021). "Victory finally prevail and progress into the FFA Cup round of 32". The Football Sack. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  6. "Ten-man Glory pipped at the post". Perth Glory. 26 March 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  7. Taylor, Nick (28 March 2022). "Depleted Glory backing youth to inspire rise up the table". The West Australian. Archived from the original on 14 November 2023. Retrieved 14 November 2023.


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