Kyron Silveria Gordon (born 24 May 2002) is an English professional

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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Early and personal life

Gordon is the younger brother of fellow footballer Tyler Smith, the two making their debut for Sheffield United alongside each other.

Career

On 10 August 2021, Gordon made his senior debut for Sheffield United in an

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victory over

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. In November 2021, Gordon joined

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club

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on loan, being recalled in January in order to feature in the

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against

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, talking of the importance of the loan spell in aiding his development. His league debut came on 26 February in a 1–0 defeat to Millwall. At the end of the 2021–22 season, Gordon signed a new contract with the club. On 11 November 2022, Gordon joined

club Boreham Wood on loan. Having departed Sheffield United at the end of the 2022–23 season, Gordon joined

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on a short-term deal in September 2023. Leaving Fylde at the end of his contract, Gordon joined

on a deal lasting until the end of the 2023–24 season in January 2024. A one-year contract extension clause was activated at the end of the season.

Career statistics

References

2002 births Living people English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Sheffield United F.C. players Boston United F.C. players Boreham Wood F.C. players AFC Fylde players National League (English football) players English Football League players Footballers from Sheffield {{England-footy-defender-2000s-stub