Soccer · England · 2021–present
Elliot Anderson
Midfielder — record British transfer
The most expensive English footballer ever: £116M to Manchester City in 2026.
The blind analysis put "Sport climbing" first. Elliot Anderson became a legend in soccer anyway — bodies are a starting point, not a destiny.
BODY MEASUREMENTS
| Measurement | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 179 cm | Premier League player profile |
| Weight | 69 kg | Premier League player profile |
| Wingspan | 183 cm | Est.1 |
| Leg Length, Inseam | 83 cm | Est.2 |
| Torso Length | 62 cm | Est.3 |
| Shoulder Width | 44 cm | Est.4 |
| Hip Width | 35 cm | Est.5 |
| Hand Size | 19 cm | Est.6 |
| Foot Size | 27.2 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
RUNNER'S BUILD
- •Lean 179 cm, 69 kg frame with a BMI of approximately 21.5.
- •Positive 4 cm ape index and a wingspan-to-height ratio of approximately 1.022.
- •Balanced leg length combined with a reported 62 cm torso; no extreme limb-to-torso disproportion.
- •Moderately broad shoulders and narrow hips, with a shoulder-to-hip width ratio of approximately 1.26.
- •Feet are relatively substantial for height, while hand size is close to average.
THE AI'S SPORT RANKINGS
Sport climbing
The lean body mass reduces the load that must be moved vertically, while the positive ape index expands reachable hold options and can reduce the number or difficulty of intermediate movements. The height is versatile across climbing styles: tall enough to exploit reach without creating the pronounced folded-position disadvantages sometimes encountered by very tall climbers. Hand size is adequate but not exceptional, so finger strength and technique would determine whether the structural potential translates to high performance.
Badminton
Moderate height, low mass, positive reach, tapered shoulders-to-hips, and relatively substantial feet form a strong profile for rapid court coverage, lunging, rotational stroke production, and overhead reach. The build is light enough for repeated changes of direction while still allowing useful leverage. It is not an extreme elite archetype because additional height and wingspan can improve attacking angles in singles and doubles.
Middle-distance running
The lean BMI and balanced leg proportions are compatible with efficient running over events such as 800 to 1500 metres. Moderate height can balance stride length, cadence, and aerodynamic cost. The body mass is slightly higher than that of many highly economical elite distance specialists, and the measurements alone cannot establish the aerobic capacity, tendon stiffness, or muscle-fiber profile needed for elite running.
Boxing
At this body mass, the 183 cm wingspan supplies useful range for straight punches and distance management. Narrow hips, moderate shoulders, and a lean frame can facilitate rotation, mobility, and weight-class efficiency. The reach advantage is meaningful but not extreme, and wrist thickness, fist size, neck robustness, muscle distribution, and power production remain unknown.
Fencing
The positive ape index, low mass, and balanced lower-body proportions support weapon reach, quick advances, retreats, and lunges. The frame is especially compatible with a mobile technical style. However, the subject is shorter than many elite épée specialists, so the structural reach advantage would be moderate rather than dominant at the highest level.
BIOMECHANICAL READ
- 1The combination of low body mass and moderate height should support agility, endurance, and repeated acceleration without carrying unnecessary nonfunctional mass.
- 2A positive ape index provides extra functional reach in climbing, striking, fencing, and overhead racket movements.
- 3The shoulder-to-hip taper is favorable for trunk rotation and upper-body mobility, especially in badminton and boxing.
- 4Balanced leg proportions should permit versatile movement mechanics rather than forcing specialization toward either exceptionally long-stride or short-lever activities.
- 5The profile is structurally better suited to sports that reward relative strength and movement efficiency than those requiring exceptional absolute mass or height.
- 6Actual competitive potential will still depend heavily on sex, age, muscle distribution, tendon properties, aerobic capacity, coordination, and training history, none of which can be determined from these measurements.
LESS ADVANTAGEOUS IN
- •Basketball and volleyball at elite levels, where height and standing reach would be major limitations for most positions.
- •Elite heavyweight strength sports, where the present frame and body mass offer limited absolute-force potential without substantial mass gain.
- •Elite open-weight rowing, where greater height, leg length, and wingspan generally provide more stroke leverage.
- •Throwing events such as shot put and discus, which typically reward much greater body mass, hand size, and absolute power.
- •Elite sprint swimming, where a larger positive ape index, broader shoulders, bigger hands and feet, and greater overall length are commonly advantageous.
- •Some forms of elite artistic gymnastics, where a more compact frame generally reduces rotational inertia.
METHODOLOGY
The AI analysis above was generated from the nine measurements listed — nothing else. The model never saw Elliot Anderson'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 Elliot Anderson.
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