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Goalkeeper Craig Gordon Retires at 43 After 24 Years

7/16/2026

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Craig Gordon announced his retirement at 43, concluding a 24-year professional career.
After a double leg break in 2022, he recovered, rejoined Hearts and retired there.
Gordon earned 84 Scotland caps and was selected for the 2026 World Cup squad.
His honours—six league titles, four Scottish Cups and five League Cups—came despite a 2007 move to Sunderland for a then-record £9 million fee that was limited by a knee injury.

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Craig Gordon announced his retirement at 43, concluding a 24-year professional career.
After a double leg break in 2022, he recovered, rejoined Hearts and retired there.
Gordon earned 84 Scotland caps and was selected for the 2026 World Cup squad.
His honours—six league titles, four Scottish Cups and five League Cups—came despite a 2007 move to Sunderland for a then-record £9 million fee that was limited by a knee injury.