Craig Gordon is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper. Born on December 31, 1982, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Gordon began his career at Heart of Midlothian, where he established himself as one of the top goalkeepers in Scotland. His performances earned him a move to Sunderland in 2007 for a then British record fee for a goalkeeper. Gordon also had spells at Celtic, where he won multiple domestic titles, and later returned to Hearts. He has been a key player for the Scotland national team, earning numerous caps since his debut in 2004. Known for his shot-stopping ability and leadership, Gordon has overcome serious injuries to maintain a high level of performance throughout his career.