Born on the last day of 1982 in Scotland, Craig Gordon now stands impressively upon the pitch, at 6ft 3in tall (1.93m) and weighing in at 13 stone (83kg). As number 1 of Hearts in Scotland's Premiership, he's a formidable sight in goal - a roost he has come to own over a career spanning the upper echelons of Scottish and English football.
Gordon embarked on his professional career with Hearts in October 1999 as a trainee. Shaping and honing his skills with them, he initially made one first-team appearance in the season of 2002/2003. His starts increased significantly in the subsequent seasons, culminating in a flurry of brilliant performances. His burgeoning talent caught the attention of scouts and fans alike, earning him a loan spell at Cowdenbeath in the Lowland League in Scotland during the 2001/2002 season where he made 12 first-team appearances. His appearances for Hearts continued post-loan, racking up significant numbers in the process underlining his consistency.
In August 2007, Gordon departed from Hearts to join Sunderland of the English Premier League for a sizeable fee of around £9 million. Over the course of five seasons (2007-2012), Gordon's appearances fluctuated as he adapted to the differing demands of English football, moving from a regular starter to less frequent appearances towards the end of his tenure at Sunderland.
In July 2014, Gordon joined Celtic, nearly three years after his departure from the English game. During his time at Celtic, Gordon was a vital cog in the well-oiled machine that was Celtic in the Premiership. He made a commendable 33 first team appearances at the onset of the season 2014/25 and this pattern followed for several seasons - impressively consistent, undeniably impressive. His time with Celtic was a testament not just to his skill and consistency, but to his ingenuity as a player within a team that regularly challenged for silverware.
After a noteworthy tenure at Celtic, Gordon returned once more to his roots. In July 2020, he transferred from Celtic, returning to Hearts, back to where it all started. His journey has been one of growth and maturity in the challenging world of football; a journey that continues to this day. His current market value is around €50k, according to Transfermarkt.
On an international level, Gordon has also been a key figure for Scotland, providing reliable hands between the sticks in various competitions, including the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026.. With all these commendable achievements and contributions to football, Craig Gordon remains a respected and respected figure in the industry.
