Ben Gordon (born 7 October 1985) is a Scottish former footballer who played 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 the University of Strathclyde and played for Strathclyde University FC, an amateur club. Four years later, he went back to senior terms, signing with Dumbarton.Ben Gordon's delight at being made Dumbarton FC captain; Lennox Herald, 23 July 2010 He signed a new deal with the club in May 2009,Dumbarton FC: Ben Gordon signs new contract; Daily Record, 15 May 2009 being appointed captain a year later.
On 27 June 2011, Gordon signed with Alloa Athletic.Ben Gordon signs ; Alloa Athletic FC, 27 June 2011 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.Alloa Athletic 1–0 Livingston; BBC Sport, 10 August 2013
In July 2015 after four-years with Alloa, Gordon moved to Scottish Championship rivals Livingston. Gordon joined St Mirren on a one-year deal in June 2016, leaving Livingston following their relegation to Scottish League One.
On 16 September 2016, a week after making his debut for St Mirren, Gordon moved on loan to Alloa Athletic, signing until January 2017. Gordon's loan was cut short, when new Saints boss Jack Ross recalled him in October 2016. Gordon was released by St Mirren in May 2017, following the end of his contract. He then signed for East Fife, before leaving the side in September 2017.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsDumbarton2008–09Third Division3631020003932009–10Second Division3430010003532010–11320000000320Dumbarton total10261030001066Alloa Athletic2011–12Third Division33500101Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup03552012–13Second Division33400115One appearance and a goal in the Scottish Challenge Cup; four appearances in the Promotion play-offs13962013–14Championship3533120104142014–1535230209Five appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and four in the Relegation play-offs0492Alloa total13614616116116417Livingston2015–16Championship281202030351St Mirren2016–17Championship8210000092Alloa Athletic (loan)2016–17League One3000101050East Fife2017–18League One5000301090Career total2822310115121132826
Honours Dumbarton
Scottish Division Three (fourth tier): Winners 2008–09
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