Soccer · England · 2017–present
Anthony Gordon
Winger — England international
Raw vertical pace down the left that earned an €80M move to Barcelona in 2026.
The blind analysis put "Épée fencing" first. Anthony Gordon became a legend in soccer anyway — bodies are a starting point, not a destiny.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
| Measurement | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 183 cm | Premier League player profile |
| Weight | 72 kg | Premier League player profile |
| Wingspan | 187 cm | Est.1 |
| Leg Length, Inseam | 85 cm | Est.2 |
| Torso Length | 63 cm | Est.3 |
| Shoulder Width | 45 cm | Est.4 |
| Hip Width | 36 cm | Est.5 |
| Hand Size | 20 cm | Est.6 |
| Foot Size | 27.8 cm | Est.7 |
- 1.02×height (male population ratio; no published arm span)
- 0.463×height
- height − legLength − 0.19×height (head/neck)
- 0.257×height × (BMI/24.5)^0.4 (weight-aware width estimate)
- 0.206×height × (BMI/24.5)^0.4 (weight-aware width estimate)
- 0.108×height (published NBA/NFL 'hand size' is span, not length, so the ratio is used)
- 0.152×height (no reliably published shoe size)
WHAT THE AI SAW
Build type
TALL AND LEAN
- •Lean 183 cm frame with a low body mass of 72 kg
- •Positive +4 cm ape index
- •Moderately long legs paired with a reported 63 cm torso
- •Broad-shouldered, narrow-hipped profile with a 1.25 shoulder-to-hip ratio
- •Relatively large hands and feet
- •Good overall combination of reach, mobility, and low nonfunctional mass
THE AI'S SPORT RANKINGS
Épée fencing
The tall, lean frame, +4 cm ape index, moderately long legs, and low body mass are particularly valuable in épée. Reach expands scoring distance, while leg length supports a long lunge and rapid distance management. Large hands may also aid secure weapon control. The proportions strongly resemble the general elite épée archetype, although the wingspan advantage is moderate rather than extraordinary.
Lightweight rowing
At 72 kg, the subject is close to the upper individual mass used in men's lightweight rowing while retaining useful height, reach, shoulder breadth, hand size, and leg length. This creates favorable leverage and stroke length relative to body mass. The profile is less optimized for open-weight rowing, where elite athletes are usually substantially taller and heavier, but it is strongly suited to lightweight competition.
Sport climbing
A BMI of 21.5, positive ape index, large hands, and relatively narrow hips support efficient climbing. The reach helps bridge holds and reduces the number of movements on some sequences, while low mass improves potential strength-to-weight ratio. The 183 cm height can make compact positions more difficult, and the ape index is helpful rather than exceptional, preventing a higher score.
Road cycling
The lean 183 cm frame and moderately long legs suit endurance cycling and could support strong sustainable power without excessive climbing mass. The dimensions are especially compatible with an all-rounder or time-trial-oriented position. Shoulder width may increase frontal area slightly, and actual suitability would depend heavily on femur length, aerobic capacity, and trainable power output.
Triathlon
The profile combines useful swimming reach and foot size, a lean cycling-compatible frame, and favorable running mass. Broad shoulders relative to the hips may assist swimming while the moderate leg length supports stride efficiency. It is a good structural compromise across all three disciplines, although it is not as specifically optimized for any one component as the higher-ranked recommendations.
BIOMECHANICAL READ
- 1The combination of above-average height and positive ape index creates an effective reach advantage without excessive body mass.
- 2Low mass relative to height favors endurance, acceleration, repeated movement, and power-to-weight-dependent disciplines.
- 3Longer reach and large hands improve weapon control, grip coverage, rowing stroke length, and access to climbing holds.
- 4Moderately long legs provide useful stride and lunge distance, particularly in fencing and running-based activities.
- 5Broad shoulders relative to the hips provide a stable pulling platform while maintaining a streamlined overall build.
- 6The profile is versatile rather than extremely specialized: it has few major proportional weaknesses, but its advantages are strongest in reach-oriented lightweight sports.
LESS ADVANTAGEOUS IN
- •Open-weight rowing, where 183 cm and 72 kg would be undersized compared with the elite heavyweight archetype
- •Elite basketball and volleyball front-court roles, where substantially greater standing height and reach are generally required
- •Super-heavyweight strength sports, because the narrow, lean frame offers less absolute muscle-mass potential and stability than a stockier build
- •Short-limbed leverage-dominant powerlifting events, particularly movements where long arms or legs increase bar travel
- •Compact-body gymnastics specialties, where greater limb length can increase rotational inertia and torque demands
METHODOLOGY
The AI analysis above was generated from the nine measurements listed — nothing else. The model never saw Anthony Gordon's name, photo, or sport; it received the same anonymous input as any visitor who uses the tool. The verdict compares its blind rankings with reality.
Measurements marked Est. are not publicly documented and were estimated from published data using the noted anthropometric ratios.
This page is editorial commentary. My Best Sport is not affiliated with or endorsed by Anthony Gordon.
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