Daniel Stefan Gordon (born 16 January 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender.[2] Born in Germany, he has represented the Jamaica national team.
 Gordon with Borussia Dortmund in 2007 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Daniel Stefan Gordon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Dortmund, West Germany | ||
| Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2000 | Borussia Dortmund | ||
| 2000–2004 | VfL Bochum | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2006 | VfL Bochum II | 63 | (6) |
| 2006–2009 | Borussia Dortmund | 8 | (0) |
| 2006–2009 | Borussia Dortmund II | 69 | (12) |
| 2009–2011 | Rot-Weiß Oberhausen | 48 | (7) |
| 2011–2012 | FSV Frankfurt | 3 | (0) |
| 2011–2012 | FSV Frankfurt II | 10 | (3) |
| 2012–2016 | Karlsruher SC | 93 | (6) |
| 2016–2017 | SV Sandhausen | 26 | (1) |
| 2017–2020 | Karlsruher SC | 104 | (10) |
| 2020–2023 | Karlsruher SC | 58 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2013–2015 | Jamaica | 5 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editGordon has played for Borussia Dortmund, VfL Bochum, Rot-Weiß Oberhausen, FSV Frankfurt, Karlsruher SC, and SV Sandhausen.[3][4]
After Gordon's contract with Karlsruher SC expired in summer 2020, the club was still considering an extension in August.[5][6] In September 2020, he signed a one-year contract with the club.[7]
International career
editGordon received his first call-up to the Jamaica national team on 30 May 2013 for the forthcoming World Cup qualification match against Mexico.[8] He made his debut on 4 June 2013.[9] Gordon scored his first international goal in the 3–0 friendly victory over Cuba.[10]
International goals
edit- Score and Result shows Jamaica's goal tally first
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 31 March 2015 | Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica |  Cuba |
1–0 |
Friendly |
Personal life
editHis father, Gary Gordon, is a British ex-soldier who worked as a youth coach at Borussia Dortmund.[11][12]
References
edit- ^ "Reggae Boyz squad for Copa America". Jamaica Football Federation. 3 June 2015. Archived from the original on 5 March 2017. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
- ^ Daniel Gordon at kicker (in German)
- ^ Daniel Gordon at fussballdaten.de (in German)
- ^ Daniel Gordon at Soccerway
- ^ Dankert, René (12 August 2020). "35 Jahre und ambitioniert: Gordon würde gern weiter für KSC auflaufen". Badische Neueste Nachrichten (in German). Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Karlsruher SC: Verlassen Gordon und Stiefler den Klub? Das sagt KSC-Sportchef Kreuzer". Heidelberg24 (in German). 23 August 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ "Perfekt: Gordon unterschreibt bis 2021". kicker (in German). 29 September 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ Weiß, Jürgen; Loos, Carsten (30 May 2013). "Daniel Gordon spielt mit Jamaika um WM-Ticket" (in German). ruhrnachrichten.de. Archived from the original on 19 December 2019. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ Guardado, Andres (5 June 2013). "Mexico wins qualifier, 1-0 at Jamaica". bigstory.ap.org. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
- ^ "Jamaica vs. Cuba 3 - 0". Soccerway. 31 March 2015.
- ^ "Mit Hörder Hilfe in die Bundesliga". Ruhr Nachrichten (in German). 31 May 2007. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ^ Williams, Sean (22 May 2013). "German-born midfielder/defender Gordon ready to shore up Reggae Boyz". Jamaica Observer. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
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