Kellan Gordon Explained

Kellan Gordon
Fullname:Kellan Gordon[1]
Birth Date:25 December 1997[2]
Birth Place:Burton upon Trent, England
Height:1.79m (05.87feet)
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Notts County
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Stoke City
Youthyears2:2014–2017
Youthclubs2:Derby County
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Derby County
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Swindon Town (loan)
Caps2:26
Goals2:3
Years3:2018–2019
Clubs3:Lincoln City (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:2
Years4:2019–2023
Clubs4:Mansfield Town
Caps4:73
Goals4:2
Years5:2023–2024
Clubs5:Crawley Town
Caps5:48
Goals5:1
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Notts County
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:10:10, 22 June 2024 (UTC)

Kellan Gordon (born 25 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Notts County.

Early life

Born in Burton upon Trent,[3] Gordon hails from the nearby village of Branston.[4]

Club career

Derby County

Having joined Derby County's academy aged 14 after being released by Stoke City, Gordon signed his first professional deal in 2015 with Derby, then in the Championship.[5] On 22 August 2017, Gordon made his debut for Derby during their EFL Cup tie against Grimsby Town, replacing Mason Bennett in the 75th minute in their 1–0 victory.[6]

On 31 August 2017, Gordon joined League Two club Swindon Town on a season-long loan along with teammate Timi Elšnik.[7] On 9 September 2017, Gordon replaced Keshi Anderson to make his Swindon debut during their 3–0 away victory over Luton Town.[8] On 28 October 2017, Gordon scored his first professional goal during Swindon's 3–0 away victory over Port Vale, netting Town's third in the 85th minute.[9] Gordon went on to score three more times in all competitions before returning to Derby in April after sustaining a dislocated shoulder.[10]

On 28 August 2018, Gordon joined League Two Lincoln City on loan until January 2019.[11]

Mansfield Town

On 25 July 2019, Gordon joined Mansfield Town on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[12] On 5 February 2021, Gordon signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the club.[13]

Crawley Town

On 31 January 2023, Gordon joined Crawley Town on an 18-month deal for an undisclosed fee.[14]

Notts County

On 12 July 2024, Gordon returned to League Two, joining Notts County on a two-year contract.[15]

Personal life

Gordon's younger brother Kaide Gordon is a professional footballer for Liverpool.[16]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Derby County2017–18Championship0000100010
2018–19Championship0000000000
Total0000100010
Swindon Town (loan)2017–18League Two26320003[17] 1314
Lincoln City (loan)2018–19League Two62000040102
Mansfield Town2019–20League Two181201000211
2020–21League Two320200030370
2021–22League Two7000100080
2022–23League Two161201030221
Total732603060882
Crawley Town2022–23League Two150000000150
2023–24League Two321100010341
Total471100000490
Career total150890401311759

Honours

Crawley Town

2024[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2016–17 . English Football League . 3 October 2017.
  2. Web site: Kellan Gordon . 11v11 . 3 October 2017.
  3. News: K. Gordon . Soccerway . 31 August 2023.
  4. Web site: Watson . Chris . 6 September 2017 . Kellan Gordon profile: Find out more about Derby County starlet . 31 August 2023 . DerbyshireLive . en-GB.
  5. News: Kellan Gordon . Derby County Official Site . 31 August 2017.
  6. News: Grimsby Town vs. Derby County . Soccerway . 22 August 2017 . 31 August 2017.
  7. Web site: Town Add Derby County duo on loan. www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 31 August 2017.
  8. News: Luton Town vs. Swindon Town . Soccerway . 9 September 2017 . 16 October 2017.
  9. News: Port Vale vs. Swindon Town . Soccerway . 28 October 2017 . 20 April 2018.
  10. News: Gordon Returns To Derby . Swindon Town Official Site . 19 April 2018 . 20 April 2018.
  11. News: Youngster Gordon Joins Lincoln On Loan . 6 September 2018 . Derby County F.C. . 28 August 2018.
  12. Web site: Kellan Gordon: Mansfield Town sign Derby County winger on two-year deal . BBC Sport . 26 July 2019.
  13. Web site: Stags duo sign new contracts . Mansfield Town FC . 5 February 2021 . 5 February 2021.
  14. Web site: Kellan Gordon: Crawley Town sign Kellan Gordon, Jack Roles, Ryan Schofield and Jack Spong . BBC Sport . 16 August 2023.
  15. Web site: SIGNING: KELLAN GORDON. www.nottscountyfc.co.uk. 12 July 2024. 12 July 2024.
  16. Web site: Kaide Gordon Named Derby County Academy Player Of The Season. 29 December 2020. Derby County. 25 July 2020.
  17. Appearances in EFL Trophy
  18. News: Crawley Town 2–0 Crewe Alexandra: Line-ups . BBC Sport . 19 May 2024 . 20 May 2024.