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Kellan Gordon

Kellan Gordon

English footballer

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

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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,[4] 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]

Personal life

Gordon's younger brother Kaide Gordon is a professional footballer for Liverpool.[15]

Career statistics

As of 31 August 2023
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  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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    "EFL Released and Retained List 2016–17" (PDF). English Football League. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
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    "Grimsby Town vs. Derby County". Soccerway. 22 August 2017. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
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    "Town Add Derby County duo on loan". www.swindontownfc.co.uk. 31 August 2017.
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    "Luton Town vs. Swindon Town". Soccerway. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 16 October 2017.
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    "Port Vale vs. Swindon Town". Soccerway. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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    "Gordon Returns To Derby". Swindon Town Official Site. 19 April 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2018.
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    "Youngster Gordon Joins Lincoln On Loan". Derby County F.C. 28 August 2018. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
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    "Kellan Gordon: Mansfield Town sign Derby County winger on two-year deal". BBC Sport. Retrieved 26 July 2019.
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    "Stags duo sign new contracts". Mansfield Town FC. 5 February 2021. Retrieved 5 February 2021.
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    "Kellan Gordon: Crawley Town sign Kellan Gordon, Jack Roles, Ryan Schofield and Jack Spong". BBC Sport. Retrieved 16 August 2023.
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    "Kaide Gordon Named Derby County Academy Player Of The Season". Derby County. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 29 December 2020.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 March 2021.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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    "Games played by Kellan Gordon in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2023.
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