minutes. As a result, Anderson was out for the most of the season. On 7 May 2015, Anderson announced that he would retire from playing at the end of the 2014–15 season. He played his final match on 24 May 2015, as Aberdeen lost 1–0 at home to St Johnstone. After announcing his retirement, Anderson remained at the club in a business development role. As of September 2017, he continues in this position at Pittodrie, while also supporting brother-in-law, Paul Lawson – in an assistant manager capacity – at Highland League club, Formartine United. International career Anderson played for the Scottish national side on eleven occasions and was both a youth and under-21 international. He won his first cap against Iceland in October 2002, coming on as a late substitute. Anderson went on to win 11 full caps in total, making his last international appearance in March 2008. Awards Anderson won the SPL player of the month award in November 2006. He was nominated for Scottish PFA Players' Player of the Year for the 2006/07 season, and was the only nominee playing for a club other than league champions Celtic. Anderson was also named in the Scottish PFA team of the year for the 2006–07 season. Personal life His son Jevan is also a footballer. Notes A. Soccerbase's stats for the match between Nottingham Forest and Derby County on 17 September 2011 fail to count a substitute appearance made by Anderson, instead crediting it to Lee Croft. Therefore, until and unless they correct it, he should have one more appearance for Derby than given on his Soccerbase page. References External links International stats at 11v11 1978 births Living people Footballers from Aberdeen Scottish footballers Scotland under-21 international footballers Scotland B international footballers Scotland international footballers Association football central defenders Aberdeen F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Burnley F.C. players Derby County F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Premier League players English Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players People educated at Aberdeen Grammar School