Ben Gordon (footballer, born 1985)
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| Full name | Ben Gordon | ||
| Date of birth | 7 October 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Height | 1.9 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Playing position | Centre back | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Livingston | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Pollok Boys | |||
| 2002–2004 | St. Mirren | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2004–2008 | Strathclyde University | ? | (?) |
| 2008–2011 | Dumbarton | 102 | (6) |
| 2011–2015 | Alloa Athletic | 136 | (14) |
| 2015– | Livingston | 0 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17:22, 22 July 2015 (UTC). | |||
Ben Gordon (born 7 October 1985) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Scottish Championship side Livingston 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]
In July 2015 after four years with Alloa, Gordon moved to Scottish Championship rivals Livingston.[5]
References
- 1 2 Ben Gordon’s delight at being made Dumbarton FC captain; Lennox Herald, 23 July 2010
- ↑ Dumbarton FC: Ben Gordon signs new contract; Daily Record, 15 May 2009
- ↑ Ben Gordon signs; Alloa Athletic FC, 27 June 2011
- ↑ Alloa Athletic 1–0 Livingston; BBC Sport, 10 August 2013
- ↑ "Defensive duo jump aboard". livingstonfc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 July 2015.
External links
- Ben Gordon profile at Soccerway
- Ben Gordon career statistics at Soccerbase
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