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Craig Gordon retires after 25-year football career with Hearts and Scotland

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Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Craig Gordon retires after 25-year football career with Hearts and Scotland

Summary

Goalkeeper Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from football at age 43, concluding a distinguished 25-year career. He spent his final years with Heart of Midlothian, where he recently ended his second spell with the club. Gordon made headlines with a record transfer to Sunderland in 2007 and became known for iconic saves, including one against Zat Knight in 2010. Following a series of injuries, including a double leg break in 2022, he made a remarkable return to the pitch. Gordon's international career included 84 caps for Scotland and participation in World Cup squads. A farewell is expected at the upcoming friendly against Rayo Vallecano at Tynecastle.

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•Gordon retires after a 25-year playing career.
•He was part of Scotland's World Cup squad this summer.
•Gordon holds 84 caps and played 766 first-team matches.
•He is expected to bid farewell at a friendly against Rayo Vallecano on July 17.

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Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon has announced his retirement from football after a playing career spanning a quarter century.The shot-stopper made his debut while on loan from Hearts at Cowdenbeath b...
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