Craig Gordon, a native of Scotland, is currently the goalkeeper for Hearts. Born on December 31, 1982, he stands at 6ft 3in (1.93m) and weighs in at 13st (83kg). He has often wore the number 1 jersey, symbolic of his position on the pitch. Nationally, Gordon has represented the Scotland football team.
As of his most recent evaluation, Transfermarkt has estimated Gordon to have a market value of around £85,000. His contract with Hearts is slated to run until May 31, 2025.
Gordon began his career at Hearts in 1999, moving up the ranks from trainee. He notably made his first appearance in the 2002 - 2003 season, kickstarting his professional career. Since his debut season, he has consistently shown his worth, making regular appearances for Hearts across his tenure.
The Scottish keeper was temporarily transferred from Hearts to Cowdenbeath in the Lowland League in Scotland for the 2001 - 2002 season. Once the loan tenure was over, Gordon returned to Hearts.
In August 2007, Gordon made the move from Hearts in Scotland to Sunderland in the Championship in England. The transfer saw a fee of around £9 million paid for his services. Starting the 2007 - 2008 season, he had a respectable run at Sunderland, making a significant number of appearances for the club.
In July 2014, Gordon began his stint at Celtic, establishing himself as a crucial player. His time at Celtic was extensive with several seasons displaying a significant part taken by Gordon. His consistent performance and contribution during his tenure is noteworthy; in the 2014 - 2015 seasons he made 33 first team appearances, in the 2015 - 2016 and 2016 - 2017, he made 35 first team appearances in both, creating a consistent presence on the pitch. Then moving to the 2017 - 2018 season, where Gordon marked his presence in the team by making 26 first team appearances. Finally, during the 2018 - 2019 season, Gordon participated in 18 first-team matches, highlighting his continuous show of reliability and skill.
After his time at Celtic, Gordon returned to Hearts in July 2020, where he continues his journey. His collective record over several seasons with Hearts, with his consistent game time has established him as an unwavering feature for the team.
Gordon once again proved his value in the 2024 - 2025 season, representing Hearts in several tournaments namely, the League Cup, Scottish Cup, and Europa League Qualifiers. His contributions also extend to the international stage where he represented Scotland in the Nations League and Hearts in the Conference League.
