Craig Gordon, a Scottish goalkeeper born on 31 December 1982, currently features for Hearts and is a firm fixture in the Scotland national team. Standing at an imposing 6ft 3in (1.93m) and tipping the scales at 13 stone (83kg), he brings a physical presence to the number 1 jersey.
As per Transfermarkt, his market value hovers around £90k. Time, however, has almost run its course on his contract with Hearts, set to conclude by the end of May 2025.
Gordon began his journey in football as a trainee at Hearts in October 1999. He earnt his stripes over the years, making strides from a single league appearance in the 2002 - 2003 season to a monumental 38 appearances in the 2004 - 2005 season. His current season at Hearts has been fruitful, with 29 appearances to his name.
His career progression also included a loan transfer to Cowdenbeath in 2001, during which Gordon made 12 appearances. 2007 saw a significant career move for Gordon. He spread his wings outside of Scotland, transferring from Hearts to Sunderland in England. The transfer deal rang in at a handsome £9 million.
His stint at Sunderland saw varied performance, with a high of 34 league matches in his first season, tapering down to just a single appearance in the 2011 - 2012 season. While the details of his next destination in 2012 are not clear, we know that his passage lead him to glorious Celtic come 2014.
During his tenure at Celtic from the 2014 - 2015 season until the summer of 2020, Gordon racked up a solid record. A noticeably consistent performer with 33 and 35 appearances in his first two seasons respectively, he proved a stalwart for the team. Even in the 2018 - 2019 season, with a mighty but not quite as many 18 appearances, he remained a significant asset to Celtic.
In July 2020, marking the end of his Celtic chapter, Gordon returned to Hearts, where he has since been making regular appearances. The current season has already seen him achieve 29 appearances across all competitions.
In the 2024 - 2025 season, he's had starts in the League Cup, Scottish Cup, Europa League Qualifiers, Nations League, and Conference League, demonstrating his versatility and match-readiness.
