After spending time with the Watford Academy, Anderson began his senior career with Barton Rovers, scoring 32 goals in 53 games in all competitions, including 26 league goals in 41 matches. After scoring a hat-trick in six minutes while on trial at Brentford against Crystal Palace, the latter club signed him in February 2015. He scored on his debut for the Palace under-21 team, and a day later Palace manager Alan Pardew stated that Anderson would be in his senior squad for the forthcoming game away at Leicester City on 7 February. Anderson joined Doncaster Rovers on a one-month loan on 24 September 2015 and made his Football League debut against Sheffield United a couple of days later. In October, the loan was extended until January 2016. On 21 November, Anderson suffered a broken leg in a match against Rochdale, and returned to Palace. On 31 August 2016, it was confirmed that Anderson had moved to Football League One side Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan deal. He scored on his Bolton debut three days later as the Wanderers came from behind to draw 1–1 with Southend United at the Macron Stadium. Crystal Palace recalled Anderson on 16 January 2017, and he signed for Northampton Town on loan the next day. On 31 August 2017, Anderson joined League Two side Swindon Town on loan until January 2018. Two days later, Anderson made his Swindon debut in their 4–1 home defeat against Barnet, featuring for 66 minutes before being replaced by Kaiyne Woolery. On 16 September 2017, Anderson scored his first goal for Swindon during their 3–2 home victory over Stevenage, doubling the hosts' lead inthe 13th minute. After the conclusion of his loan period, Anderson joined Swindon on a permanent transfer on 16 January 2018. A new contract was offered by manager Richie Wellens at the end of Swindon Town's EFL League Two title-winning 2019–20 season. However, Anderson declined the offer and took to social media to announce that he was leaving the club upon the expiry of his contract. Anderson signed for Blackpool on a two-year contract on 29 June 2020, including an option for the club to extend the deal by a further year.
Personal life
Anderson is eligible to represent either Nigeria or England internationally.
