User:J7G
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jack Gordon | ||
| Date of birth | 18 November 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Cambridge, England | ||
| Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Celtic | ||
| Number | 4 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Annan Athletic F.C. | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2011–2012 | Annan Athletic F.C. | 49 | (8) |
| 2012– | Celtic | 32 | (5) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2009-2012 | Scotland U16 | 18 | (3) |
| 2013– | Scotland | 4 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 26 May 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:53, 11 June 2013 (UTC) | |||
Jack Gordon (born 18 November 1995) is a Scottish international footballer who currently plays as a centre back for Scottish Premier League club Celtic.
Gordon is known for his versatility, passing, free kick and crossing abilities. He is also well known for his fast sprinting speed and unmatched strength.
Early life[edit]
Gordon grew up in Ripon and attended Outwood Academy Ripon From a very young age his potential ability was spotted by the then Annan Athletic F.C. manager Harry Cairney. He was quoted saying "I believe this young lad to be the next Maldini." This was Harry reffering to the world world renowned centre back Paolo Maldini.
Club career[edit]
Annan Athletic[edit]
In 2011 Gordon signed a 4-year deal with wages reportedly at around £500 per week. Many of the players at Annan recognised Gordons potential to become one of the best center backs in the world.
Celtic[edit]
In the January transfer window Celtic signed Gordon on a 5-year deal for a total of £3 million. This was the largest sum of money that Annan had recieved for a single player. The 5-year deal is worth £1,500 per week. Celtic manager Neil Lennon spoke of his delight of signing Gordon by saying "It is one of my best siginings and he will be one of the worlds best players in the near future".
International career[edit]
N/A
International goals[edit]
- Scores and results list Scotland's goal tally first.
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 6 February 2013 | Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen, Scotland |  Estonia |
Friendly |
Personal life[edit]
N/A
Career statistics[edit]
- As of 26 May 2013
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | App | Goals | Assists | ||
| Annan Athletic F.C. | 2005–06 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 2 | 4 | |
| Celtic | 2010–11 | 23 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011–12 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 9 | 8 | |
| 2012–13 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 49 | 9 | 12 | |
| Total | 83 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 2 | 5 | 128 | 21 | 25 | |
| Career Total | 192 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 255 | 34 | 55 | |
Honours[edit]
- Celtic
- Personal
- SPL Player of the Month
- Winner: April 2012
- SPFA SPL Team of the Year
- Winner: 2011–12
- SPFA Players' Player of the Year
- Winner: 2011–12
- SFWA Footballer of the Year
- Winner: 2011–12
- Celtic Players’ Player of the Year
- Winner: 2011–12
- SPL Player of the Year
- Winner: 2011–12