Craig Gordon, born on 31 December 1982 in Scotland, currently serves as a goalkeeper for Hearts at the sprightly age of 42. He is recognised for his towering stature, standing at 6ft 3in (1.93m) tall and maintaining a solid weight of 13st (83kg). Gordon's abilities are reflected through his esteemed number 1 jersey at Hearts, as well as his significant contributions to the Scottish national team.
The player is currently valued at approximately £100k (rounded off from Euros), as sourced from Transfermarkt, with his contract at Hearts due to conclude at the end of May 2025.
Gordon commenced his illustrious journey in professional football back in October 1999, joining Hearts in Scotland's Premiership as a trainee. His career at Hearts has been punctuated by intermittent stints at various clubs. The substantial list of matches he has appeared in, particularly for Hearts, stands as a testament to his steadfast commitment and enduring skills.
A short spell at Cowdenbeath in the Lowland League of Scotland also figures in his career. The loan period that commenced in July 2001 saw Gordon make 12 appearances in the league matches for the 2001 - 2002 season before he returned to Hearts in July 2002.
His distinguished abilities caught the attention of Sunderland in England's Championship, ultimately leading to his transfer to the club in August 2007 for a fee of around £9m. Four seasons at Sunderland added numerous appearances to his tally, notwithstanding fluctuating opportunities.
It was in July 2014 that Gordon found himself embarking on a path where he played an integral role in the illustrious Celtic Football Club, Scotland. He went on to make numerous league appearances for Celtic over six seasons, ranging from a high of 35 appearances in the seasons of 2014-2015, 2015-2016, and 2016-2017, to a modest 18 in the 2018-2019 season.
Gordon's time at Celtic is particularly noteworthy; his unwavering consistency and dauntless spirit proved pivotal for the club on countless occasions. He was widely lauded for his outstanding performances, reflective of his intrinsic talent and undying perseverance. By the time he ended his tenure with Celtic and returned to Hearts in July 2020, Gordon had firmly carved out a legacy of his own within the realms of Scottish football.
Since then, his performances for Hearts have persistently left a mark, as evinced by his consistent appearances throughout the seasons. He recently appeared in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 for Hearts with one start, the Scottish Cup with three starts and the Europa League Qualifiers with two starts. Not forgetting his commendable performances for Scotland during the Nations League 2024 - 2025 where he undertook six starts.
