Ben Gordon

Chelsea

Gordon came through the academy system at Leeds United and was signed by Chelsea from Leeds in 2007 for compensation. He progressed through the youth ranks at Chelsea, before graduating to the reserves where he became a regular player.

Tranmere Rovers (loan)

Gordon signed for League One side Tranmere Rovers on an initial one-month loan deal on 25 March 2010. Rovers' manager Les Parry brought Gordon in to help beat off the threat of relegation, replacing regular left-backs Zoumana Bakayogo and Aaron Cresswell who were both suspended. He made his Football League debut for the club two days later when they fell to a 3–0 away defeat at Brighton & Hove Albion. Gordon made four appearances for Rovers during his loan spell before returning to his parent club.

Kilmarnock (loan)

Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock signed Gordon on a short-term loan deal on 5 August 2010. He made his debut on the opening day of the season on 14 August as Killie fell to a 2–1 away defeat to Rangers. Manager Mixu Paatelainen was encouraged by his performance in the game despite the defeat. He scored his first professional goal on 10 November 2010 as Kilmarnock earned a third consecutive Premier League win against Hamilton Academical. Gordon opened the scoring with a curling shot into the top corner midway through the first half. He was instrumental in a 2–1 victory over Hibernian on 18 December, laying on two goals for Liam Kelly. His impressive form for…

Gordon represented England at under-16, under-17 and under-20 levels. He made seven under-16 appearances, six at under-17 level and two under-20 appearances at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Colombia, a goalless draw with Mexico on 4 August and a 1–0 defeat to Nigeria six days later.

As of match played end of 2022–23 season

Kilmarnock

Scottish League Cup winner: 2011–12