Ben Gordon (born 7 October 1985) is a former Scottish

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who played as a central defender.

Career

Gordon began his footballing career at St Mirren's Academy, but was released in 2004. Shortly after, he went to the University of Strathclyde and played for Strathclyde University FC, an amateur club. Four years later, he went back to senior terms, signing with Dumbarton.Ben Gordon's delight at being made Dumbarton FC captain
Lennox Herald, 23 July 2010 He signed a new deal with the club in May 2009, being appointed captain a year later. On 27 June 2011, Gordon signed with

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. He established himself as a first-team regular, being promoted twice in his first two seasons at the club. On 10 August 2013 he made his professional debut, in a 1–0 home win over

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. In July 2015 after four-years with Alloa, Gordon moved to Scottish Championship rivals Livingston. Gordon joined St Mirren on a one-year deal in June 2016, leaving Livingston following their relegation to Scottish League One. On 16 September 2016, a week after making his debut for St Mirren, Gordon moved on loan to Alloa Athletic, signing until January 2017. Gordon's loan was cut short, when new Saints boss Jack Ross recalled him in October 2016. Gordon was released by St Mirren in May 2017, following the end of his contract. He then signed for East Fife, before leaving the side in September 2017.

Career statistics

Honours

Dumbarton *

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(fourth tier): Winners 2008–09

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Gordon, Ben 1985 births Living people Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers Men's association football defenders Dumbarton F.C. players Alloa Athletic F.C. players Livingston F.C. players Scottish Football League players Scottish Professional Football League players St Mirren F.C. players East Fife F.C. players New Zealand Football Championship players Alumni of the University of Strathclyde