Daniel Stefan Gordon (born 16 January 1985) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Karlsruher SC.[2] Born in Germany, he has represented the Jamaica national team.
![]() Gordon with Borussia Dortmund in 2007 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Daniel Stefan Gordon[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1985-01-16) 16 January 1985 (age 37) | ||
Place of birth | Dortmund, West Germany | ||
Height | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | Karlsruher SC | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2000 | 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– | Karlsruher SC | 0 | (0) |
National team‡ | |||
2013–2015 | Jamaica | 5 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 07:02, 25 August 2020 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 July 2017 |
Gordon 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]
Gordon 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]
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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1. | 31 March 2015 | Montego Bay Sports Complex, Montego Bay, Jamaica | ![]() | 1–0 | Friendly |
His father, Gary Gordon, is a British ex-soldier who worked as a youth coach at Borussia Dortmund.[11][12]
Karlsruher SC – current squad | |
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Jamaica squad – 2015 Copa América | ||
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