Craig Gordon, born on December 31st 1982 in Scotland, is currently the number 1 goalkeeper for Hearts, standing tall at a formidable 6ft 3in (1.93m) and weighing in at 13 stone (83kg). This veteran even has experience representing his national team, Scotland. Transfermarkt indicates his current market value floats around the £50k mark.
Embarking on his professional journey in October 1999, Gordon joined Hearts in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee. Between the seasons of 2002 to 2007, he became a staple for Hearts, making over 30 appearances in almost every season. His recent track record is equally solid, proudly standing between the posts from the seasons of 2021 to 2025, but currently lacks appearances for the ongoing 2025/2026 season.
Briefly stepping away from Hearts, Gordon went on loan to Cowdenbeath in the Scottish Lowland League in July 2001 for the 2001/2002 season, where he featured 12 times. Upon his return to Hearts the following year, his impressive performance at Hearts caught the eye of Sunderland in the English Premier League, securing his services for a fee of £9m in August 2007. His tenure at Sunderland fluctuated in terms of appearances, ranging from a high of 34 matches in his debut season to a low of only one match played in the 2011/2012 season.
In the summer of 2014, Gordon took on the green-and-white stripes of Celtic. Proving himself as a reliable guardian of the goal, he made over 30 appearances in his debut season 2014/2015. His time at Celtic proved to be fruitful, with a consistent number of first-team appearances until the 2017/2018 season, after which his appearances dropped notably in the subsequent season.
After leaving Celtic in July 2020, Gordon returned to his roots at Hearts in the Scottish Premiership, where his presence has been as constant as in his early days with the club. His international duty with Scotland also deserves a mention, with 2 starts in the World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026, and 6 starts in the Nations League 2024 – 2025.
Gordon's time at Celtic, while we need not dwell on his lesser involvement towards the tail end of his tenure, is undeniably a key era in his career. The hooped jersey suited Gordon, as shown by the significant number of appearances he amassed season after season. His steadfast presence formed a crucial part of Celtic's defensive line, contributing greatly to the team's endeavours. Though his departure in 2020 led him back to his beginnings at Hearts, his years at Celtic were characterised by reliability and commendable tenacity under the harshest of pressure.
