Lewis Gordon (footballer) explained

Lewis Gordon
Full Name:Lewis Courtney Gordon[1]
Birth Date:2001 2, df=yes
Birth Place:London, England[2]
Height:1.76m[3]
Position:Left back
Currentclub:Chesterfield
Clubnumber:19
Youthyears1:2009–2020
Youthclubs1:Watford
Years1:2020
Clubs1:Watford
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2020
Clubs2:St Albans City (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2022
Clubs3:Brentford
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2022–2024
Clubs4:Bristol Rovers
Caps4:61
Goals4:0
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Chesterfield
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Club-Update:10:37, 11 August 2024 (UTC)
Nationalyears1:2018
Nationalteam1:Scotland U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2019
Nationalteam2:Scotland U19
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:0

Lewis Courtney Gordon (born 12 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Chesterfield.

Gordon is a product of the Watford academy and he began his professional career with the club. Following two seasons with Brentford B, Gordon's professional career began in earnest with Bristol Rovers in 2022. He was capped by Scotland at youth level.

Club career

Youth years

A left back, Gordon joined the Watford academy at U7 level and progressed to sign his first professional contract on 6 March 2018.[4] [5] [6] Gordon was named the club's 2017–18 Academy Player of the Year and progressed to the U23 team, but after a spell on loan with National League South club St Albans City, he was released in June 2020.[7]

Brentford

On 4 September 2020, Gordon joined the B team at Championship club Brentford and signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, on a free transfer.[8] He made his first team debut with a start in a 2–1 FA Cup third round victory over Middlesbrough on 9 January 2021. Gordon was an unused substitute during four late-regular season matches, but was not involved during Brentford's successful playoff campaign.[9] Gordon made 32 appearances and scored one goal during the 2020–21 B team season and the one-year option on his contract was taken up in June 2021.[10] Gordon spent the majority of the 2021–22 pre-season with the first team squad,[11] but did not win a call-up during the regular season. Following more than 70 B team appearances over two seasons, Gordon was released when his contract expired at the end of the 2021–22 season.[12]

Bristol Rovers

Following a trial period with Crystal Palace U23,[13] Gordon signed a two-year contract with League One club Bristol Rovers on 6 August 2022.[14] He made 73 appearances during two mid-table seasons and won praise from manager Joey Barton for his progress made during the 2022–23 season.[15] [16] Gordon was released at the end of the 2023–24 season, when his contract expired.

Chesterfield

On 31 May 2024, it was announced that Gordon had joined League Two club Chesterfield on a free transfer.[17] He signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, effective 1 July 2024.[18]

International career

Of Scottish descent through his grandmother,[19] Gordon was capped by Scotland at U17 and U19 level. He was a part of the Scotland squad which was unsuccessful in qualifying for the 2018 UEFA European U17 Championship.[20]

Career statistics

Club! rowspan="2"
SeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
St Albans City (loan)2019–20[21] National League South702[22] 090
Brentford2020–21Championship0010000010
Bristol Rovers2022–23League One390201030450
2023–24League One220101040280
Total610302070730
Chesterfield2024–25League Two1000000010
Career total690402090840

Honours

Brentford B

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Squad List 2020/21 & U21 Registered Contract Players . 16 February 2021 . 23.
  2. Web site: Lewis Gordon . 26 December 2021 . 11v11.com.
  3. Web site: Lewis Gordon #39 News, Stats, Photos – Brentford – Football . 2 May 2021 . MSN Sport.
  4. Web site: 31 March 2019 . Intermediary Transactions 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2019 . 21 November 2020 . 4.
  5. Web site: 31 January 2020 . Gordon arrives on loan . 28 August 2020 . St Albans City FC . en-GB.
  6. Web site: Storey . Matt . 7 March 2018 . Mullins predicts big future for Gordon . 28 August 2020 . HertsLive.
  7. Web site: Academy: New Contracts Offered . 28 August 2020 . www.watfordfc.com . en.
  8. Web site: Lewis Gordon signs for Brentford B . 4 September 2020 . www.brentfordfc.com . en-gb.
  9. News: Bees beat Swans to reach Premier League . 30 May 2021 . BBC Sport . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Lewis Gordon to remain with Brentford B next season after contract option taken up . 13 June 2021 . www.brentfordfc.com . en-gb.
  11. Web site: Match Report and Match Highlights: Southend United 2 Brentford B 3 . 6 August 2021 . www.brentfordfc.com . en-gb.
  12. Web site: Brentford B Squad Update . 25 May 2022 . www.brentfordfc.com . en-gb.
  13. Web site: Frost . Sam . 6 August 2022 . Joey Barton reveals Bristol Rovers beat Crystal Palace to signing of former Brentford defender . 6 August 2022 . Bristol Post.
  14. Web site: 6 August 2022 . Gordon joins Rovers ranks . 6 August 2022 . www.bristolrovers.co.uk.
  15. Web site: Bristol Rovers issue 2023/24 Retained List . 1 May 2024 . www.bristolrovers.co.uk . en-gb.
  16. Web site: Frost . Sam . 11 April 2023 . Joey Barton heaps praise on young Bristol Rovers defence with Lewis Gordon reaching new levels . 11 April 2023 . Bristol Post.
  17. News: Chesterfield sign former Bristol Rovers and Brentford defender . 31 May 2024 . Derbyshire Times.
  18. Web site: 31 May 2024 . Defender joins Spireites . 31 May 2024 . chesterfield-fc.co.uk.
  19. Web site: Storey . Matt . 13 March 2018 . Watford teenager enjoying international opportunity with Scotland . 28 August 2020 . HertsLive.
  20. Web site: Under-17s leave Elite Round with their heads held high . 28 August 2020 . www.scottishfa.co.uk.
  21. Web site: Lewis Gordon . 28 August 2020 . St Albans City FC . en-GB.
  22. Appearances in Herts Senior Cup
  23. Web site: Match Report: Brentford B win London Senior Cup on penalties . 26 April 2022 . www.brentfordfc.com . en-gb.