Anthony Carter (soccer, born 1994)

Anthony Carter
Personal information
Full name Anthony Charles Carter[1]
Date of birth (1994-08-31) 31 August 1994[1]
Place of birth Dandenong, Australia
Height 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)[1]
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 Vizela
Number 99
Youth career
Melbourne Phoenix
Genova ISS
2012–2014 CFR Cluj
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2014–2016 CFR Cluj 4 (0)
2014 → Sănătatea Cluj (loan)
2016–2018 Trofense 39 (18)
2018–2019 Benfica B 13 (1)
2019–2021 Académico Viseu 53 (14)
2021–2022 Bangkok United 19 (3)
2022–2023 Macarthur 10 (1)
2023–2024 Oliveirense 37 (9)
2024–2025 Alverca 32 (15)
2025–2026 Santa Clara 5 (0)
2025–2026 → Farense (loan) 14 (2)
2026– Vizela 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 16:45, 22 August 2026 (UTC)

Anthony Charles Carter (born 31 August 1994) is an Australian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Vizela.

Club career

Born in Dandenong, Victoria and hailing from Noble Park in the same state,[2] Carter played youth football with Melbourne Phoenix and at the Genova International School of Soccer. He finished his development in Romania with CFR Cluj.[3][4]

In March 2013, Carter signed a senior contract with Cluj.[5] He made his Liga I debut for the club on 10 April 2015, as a late substitute in a 1–0 away loss against FC Universitatea Cluj;[6] during his spell at the Stadionul Dr. Constantin Rădulescu, he totalled only 81 minutes in the league.[4]

Carter then spent two seasons in the Portuguese third division with C.D. Trofense. He scored 15 goals in all competitions in the first.[7]

On 24 January 2018, Carter joined S.L. Benfica on a four-and-a-half-year deal, being assigned to the reserves in the LigaPro.[8][9] He scored his first goal as a professional on 7 April, opening the 1–1 draw at F.C. Penafiel.[10]

On 28 June 2019, Carter moved to Académico de Viseu F.C. of the same tier on a two-year contract.[11][12] The following 16 January, his 91st-minute strike helped the hosts defeat CF Canelas 2010 1–0 and qualify for the semi-finals of the Taça de Portugal.[4]

Carter returned to his homeland in July 2022 after more than a decade, agreeing to a deal at Macarthur FC from Thai League 1 side Bangkok United FC.[13] He scored his only goal in the A-League on 29 October, closing the 2–3 home loss against Sydney FC.[14] He also won the Australia Cup during his tenure.[15]

In January 2023, Carter went back to Portugal and its division two, signing with U.D. Oliveirense.[16][17] On 12 January 2024, he netted twice in a 2–0 away win over Leixões SC, the first goal coming through a 53rd-minute penalty.[18]

Carter remained in that league in 2024–25, joining newly promoted F.C. Alverca.[19] He was crowned top scorer in his debut campaign alongside U.D. Leiria's Juan Muñoz at 15 goals, and the club returned to the Primeira Liga after a 21-year absence.[20][21]

On 16 June 2025, Carter remained signed a three-year contract with top-tier C.D. Santa Clara.[22] Six months later, after struggling for game time, he was loaned to S.C. Farense in the league below with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.[23]

On 2 June 2026, Carter moved to second-division side F.C. Vizela on a two-year deal.[24]

Style of play

Carter is primarily known for his speed. He can also shoot with both his right and left feet.[25]

Career statistics

As of match played 17 May 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[26]
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
CFR Cluj 2014–15 Liga I 3010———40
2015–16 Liga I 1010——1[a]030
Total 4020——1070
Trofense 2016–17 Campeonato de Portugal 251421———2715
2017–18 Campeonato de Portugal 14410———154
Total 391831———4219
Benfica B 2017–18 Liga Portugal 2 131————131
Académico Viseu 2019–20 Liga Portugal 2 2256110——296
2020–21 Liga Portugal 2 3193000——349
Total 53149110——6315
Bangkok United 2021–22 Thai League 1 19311———204
Macarthur 2022–23 A-League Men 10151———152
Oliveirense 2022–23 Liga Portugal 2 1040000——104
2023–24 Liga Portugal 2 2752010——305
Total 3792010——409
Alverca 2024–25 Liga Portugal 2 32153200——3517
Santa Clara 2025–26 Primeira Liga 5010002[b]0—80
Farense 2025–26 Liga Portugal 2 14 2 0 0 — — — 14 2
Career total 2266326620201025769

Honours

Macarthur

References

  1. 1 2 3 Anthony Carter at WorldFootball.net
  2. ↑ "Anthony Carter exclusive: From Cluj and Benfica to taking Vidmar's call from Thailand". OneFootball. 18 April 2022. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  3. ↑ Robertson, Justin (4 November 2010). "Italy-bound for soccer skills – Dandenong's Anthony Carter will be living in Italy for the next four weeks honing his soccer skills under the watchful eye of the Genova International School of Soccer". The Dandenong Journal. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 Luţac, Răzvan (17 January 2020). "Transfer ratat în România, erou în Portugalia! Un fost jucător de la CFR Cluj și-a calificat echipa în semifinalele Cupei cu un gol în prelungiri" [Flop in Romania, hero in Portugal! Former CFR Cluj player qualifies team to Cup semi-finals with goal in injury time]. Gazeta Sporturilor (in Romanian). Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  5. ↑ Slevison, Andrew (6 March 2013). "Young Aussie Carter signs pro deal with Cluj". Tribal Football. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "VIDEO U Cluj – CFR Cluj 1–0. Eșecul din fața rivalilor complică extrem de mult situația grupării din Gruia" [VIDEO U Cluj – CFR Cluj 1–0. Loss to rivals makes situation harder for boys from Gruia] (in Romanian). Digi Sport. 10 April 2015. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  7. ↑ Valente, Ruben (12 January 2018). "Anthony Carter já treina no Seixal e assina nos próximos dias" [Anthony Carter already training in Seixal and will sign in a few days] (in Portuguese). Notícias ao Minuto. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  8. ↑ "Anthony Carter reforça Benfica B" [Anthony Carter bolsters Benfica B] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 29 January 2018.
  9. ↑ Bossi, Dominic (26 January 2018). "Australian striker Anthony Carter seals move to Portuguese giants Benfica". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 12 October 2018.
  10. ↑ "COMENTÁRIO: Penafiel e Benfica B empataram num jogo intenso" [COMMENTARY: Penafiel and Benfica B drew in intense match]. Diário de Notícias (in Portuguese). 7 April 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  11. ↑ "Saídas de André Ferreira e Anthony Carter" [Departures of André Ferreira and Anthony Carter] (in Portuguese). S.L. Benfica. 28 June 2019. Retrieved 28 June 2019.
  12. ↑ "Anthony Carter assina por duas épocas com o Académico de Viseu" [Anthony Carter assina por duas épocas com o Académico de Viseu]. Record (in Portuguese). 28 June 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  13. ↑ "Aussie striker Anthony Carter signs with the Bulls". Macarthur FC. 7 July 2022. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
  14. ↑ Bruce, Jasper (29 October 2022). "Red card helps Sydney FC beat Bulls in ALM". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  15. ↑ Pulczynski, Ian (20 February 2025). "Red-hot Anthony Carter remaining hopeful of "dream" Socceroos call-up". Front Page Football. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  16. ↑ Clarke, George (21 January 2023). "Victory's D'Agostino seals move to Norway". FourFourTwo. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
  17. ↑ "UD Oliveirense anuncia reforço que já passou pelos quadros do Benfica" [UD Oliveirense announce addition who once had ties to Benfica]. Record (in Portuguese). 24 January 2023. Retrieved 27 January 2023.
  18. ↑ "'Bis' de Anthony Carter dá vitória à Oliveirense no terreno do Leixões" [Anthony Carter 'brace' gives win to Oliveirense at Leixões] (in Portuguese). Rádio e Televisão de Portugal. 12 January 2024. Retrieved 22 May 2024.
  19. ↑ "Carter para a frente" [Carter for the offense] (in Portuguese). F.C. Alverca. 28 June 2024. Retrieved 4 July 2024.
  20. ↑ "Alverca regressa ao primeiro escalão do futebol nacional 21 anos depois" [Alverca return to the first tier of national football 21 years later] (in Portuguese). SAPO. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  21. ↑ "Juan Muñoz arrecadou troféu de melhor marcador da Liga Portugal 2 Meu Super" [Juan Muñoz bagged trophy of Liga Portugal 2 Meu Super top scorer] (in Portuguese). Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2025.
  22. ↑ "OFICIAL: Anthony Carter é reforço do Santa Clara" [OFFICIAL: Anthony Carter is a Santa Clara addition] (in Portuguese). Mais Futebol. 16 June 2025. Retrieved 24 June 2025.
  23. ↑ "A camisola nº9 já tem dono!" [The number 9 shirt already has an owner!] (in Portuguese). S.C. Farense. 16 December 2025. Retrieved 16 December 2025.
  24. ↑ "OFICIAL: Anthony Carter deixa Santa Clara e reforça Vizela" [OFFICIAL: Anthony Carter leaves Santa Clara and bolsters Vizela] (in Portuguese). CNN Portugal. 2 June 2026. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  25. ↑ Bennett, Russell (18 May 2015). "Get Carter". Endeavour Hills Hallam Doveton Star Journal. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
  26. ↑ Anthony Carter at Soccerway
  27. ↑ Gibson, Timothy (2 October 2022). "Macarthur prevail in Australia cup final against Sydney United". The Football Sack. Retrieved 3 October 2022.
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