Ben Gordon (footballer, born 1985)

Ben Gordon
Personal information
Full nameBen Gordon
Date of birth7 October 1985
Place of birthGlasgow, Scotland
Height1.9 m (6 ft 3 in)
Playing positionCentre back
Club information
Current team
Alloa Athletic
Number4
Youth career
Pollok Boys
2002–2004St. Mirren
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2004–2008Strathclyde University?(?)
2008–2011Dumbarton102(6)
2011–Alloa Athletic134(14)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:59, 19 April 2015 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Ben Gordon (born 7 October 1985) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Alloa Athletic as a central defender.

Career

Gordon began his footballing career at St. Mirren's Academy, but was released in 2004. Shortly after, he went to Glasgow University and played for Strathclyde University FC, an amateur club. Four years later, he went back to senior terms, signing with Dumbarton.[1] He signed a new deal with the club in May 2009,[2] being appointed captain a year later.[1]

On 27 June 2011, Gordon signed with Alloa Athletic.[3] He established himself as a first-team regular, being promoted twice in his first two seasons at the club. On 10 August 2013 he made his professional debut, in a 1–0 home win over Livingston.[4]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ben Gordon’s delight at being made Dumbarton FC captain; Lennox Herald, 23 July 2010
  2. Dumbarton FC: Ben Gordon signs new contract; Daily Record, 15 May 2009
  3. Ben Gordon signs; Alloa Athletic FC, 27 June 2011
  4. Alloa Athletic 1–0 Livingston; BBC Sport, 10 August 2013

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