Craig Gordon

Scottish footballer, goalkeeper for Scotland

Craig Gordon - Scottish footballer, goalkeeper for Scotland
Born

December 31st, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Scotland

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A professional footballer recognized as a goalkeeper, played for clubs including Heart of Midlothian, Sunderland, and Celtic. Played a significant role in the Scotland national team with many caps earned over the years. Achieved notable domestic success, including winning multiple Scottish Premiership titles and participating in European competitions.

Earned over 50 caps for the Scotland national team

Won the Scottish Premiership with Celtic

Played in the English Premier League for Sunderland

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