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Craig Gordon was born on December 31, 1982 in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and is credited as an association football player. As of 2026, Craig Gordon is 43 years old. Schooling on record includes Balerno Community High School. The listed height is 193 cm.
My Take
Craig Gordon earns my admiration mainly through sheer longevity. The 193cm Edinburgh-born goalkeeper started at Hearts, became Scotland's number one, and has kept playing well past an age when most keepers retire. What strikes me is how he has weathered serious injuries and still returned to the pitch, the kind of resilience that does not generate headlines but defines a career. For a position that rewards consistency over flash, his steady, undramatic excellence feels perfectly fitting. I respect athletes who simply endure, and Gordon has endured longer and better than almost anyone in his role.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Craig Gordon
- Name (Japanese)
- クレイグ・ゴードン
- Reading
- くれいぐ・ごーどん
- Born
- December 31, 1982 (age 43)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Height
- 193 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- High school
- Balerno Community High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Craig Gordon born?
Born December 31, 1982 (age 43).
Where is Craig Gordon from?
Craig Gordon is from Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
What does Craig Gordon do?
Craig Gordon works as association football player.
How tall is Craig Gordon?
Craig Gordon is 193 cm.
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