Craig Gordon was born in Scotland on the 31st of December, 1982, making him a 43-year-old goalkeeper currently playing for Hearts. Standing 6ft 3in tall (1.93m) and weighing in at 13 stone (83kg), his imposing figure is distinctive in the number 1 jersey. Gordon has also spent considerable time on the international circuit, representing Scotland on multiple occasions.
According to the source Transfermarkt, his current market value is approximately £43,000.
As the anchor of the backline, Gordon had a long spell with Hearts, joining as a trainee in October 1999. He spent several seasons contributing significantly, most notably in the 2004 - 2005 season where he made 38 first team league appearances. He's retained his relevance in the squad, making 36 appearances in the 2021-2022 season, and from the look of things in the current season, he is still an integral part of the team.
In a momentary sojourn, Gordon was loaned to Cowdenbeath in July 2001 where he made 12 first team appearances in the 2001 - 2002 season before returning to Hearts.
August 2007 saw Gordon make a significant move from Hearts to Premier League side Sunderland for the hefty sum of £9 million. He spent several seasons with the side, putting in 34 appearances in his debut season in 2007 - 2008. His stint, however, was marred by a decline in appearances, making as few as one appearance in the 2011 - 2012 season.
A highly notable period of Gordon's career began in July 2014 when he joined Celtic. His time with the side saw consistent action with 33 first-team appearances in the 2014 - 2015 season leading to a peak of 35 appearances in the 2015 - 2016 and the 2016 - 2017 seasons. His tenure with Celtic wasn't all smooth-sailing though, with appearances dropping to 18 in the 2018 - 2019 season. Gordon left Celtic in July 2020, marking the end of a considerable period demonstrating significant skills and solid performances.
On the international front, Gordon demonstrated his mettle in World Cup Qualifiers Europe 2024 - 2026 playing for Scotland where he started twice, and Nations League 2024 - 2025 making six starts. It is clear, whether on the domestic or international front, Gordon has had a career punctuated by significant milestones and promising times ahead as he continues to serve Hearts with his goalkeeping prowess.
