Kyron Gordon
Kyron Silveria Gordon (born 24 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Rochdale.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kyron Silveria Gordon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 24 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England | ||
| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rochdale | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Sheffield United | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Sheffield United | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | → Boston United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Boreham Wood (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | AFC Fylde | 7 | (0) |
| 2024– | Rochdale | 19 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:33, 25 April 2024 (UTC) | |||
Early and personal life edit
Gordon is the younger brother of fellow footballer Tyler Smith, the two making their debut for Sheffield United alongside each other.[3]
Career edit
On 10 August 2021, Gordon made his senior debut for Sheffield United in an EFL Cup victory over Carlisle United.[4] In November 2021, Gordon joined National League North club Boston United on loan,[5] being recalled in January in order to feature in the FA Cup against Wolverhampton Wanderers, talking of the importance of the loan spell in aiding his development.[6] His league debut came on 26 February in a 1–0 defeat to Millwall.[7][8] At the end of the 2021–22 season, Gordon signed a new contract with the club.[9]
On 11 November 2022, Gordon joined National League club Boreham Wood on loan.[10]
Having departed Sheffield United at the end of the 2022–23 season,[11] Gordon joined AFC Fylde on a short-term deal in September 2023.[12]
Leaving Fylde at the end of his contract,[13] Gordon joined Rochdale on a deal lasting until the end of the 2023–24 season in January 2024.[14] A one-year contract extension clause was activated at the end of the season.[15]
Career statistics edit
- As of end of 2023–24 season[16]
| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sheffield United | 2021–22[17] | Championship | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 2022–23[18] | Championship | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | ||
| Boston United (loan) | 2021–22[16] | National League North | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[a] | 0 | 5 | 0 | |
| Boreham Wood (loan) | 2022–23[18] | National League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| AFC Fylde | 2023–24[16] | National League | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
| Rochdale | 2023–24[16] | National League | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Career total | 39 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 45 | 0 | ||
References edit
- ^ "Premier League clubs publish 2020/21 retained lists". premierleague.com. 4 June 2021. Retrieved 10 August 2021.
- ^ Kyron Gordon at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Hall, Danny (13 July 2021). "Family affair for Sheffield United striker Tyler Smith as he looks to make breakthrough at boyhood club". The Star. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Sheffield United 1–0 Carlisle United". BBC Sport. 10 August 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ Browne, Duncan (27 November 2021). "Sheffield United's Kyron Gordon joins Boston United - everything you need to know about the young Blades defender". Lincolnshire World. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ ""That helped me a lot!" Boston United experience aided Kyron Gordon to prepare for Sheffield United tie at Premier League Wolves". Lincolnshire World. 10 January 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Millwall 1–0 Sheffield United: Jake Cooper gives Lions fourth consecutive win". BBC Sport. 26 February 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Ky reflects on league debut". www.sufc.co.uk. 28 February 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Squad restructure". www.sufc.co.uk. 24 May 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "WELCOME, KYRON GORDON!". www.borehamwoodfootballclub.co.uk. 11 November 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Squad restructure". www.sufc.co.uk. 7 June 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ "New Signing | Kyron Gordon is A Coaster". www.afcfylde.co.uk. 15 September 2023. Retrieved 18 September 2023.
- ^ Paddock, Rob (3 January 2024). "Kyron Gordon departs Mill Farm". AFC Fylde. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Kyron Gordon Joins Dale". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. Retrieved 4 January 2024.
- ^ "Gordon's Dale Stay Extended". www.rochdaleafc.co.uk. 25 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ a b c d Kyron Gordon at Soccerway. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ "Games played by Kyron Gordon in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Games played by Kyron Gordon in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 November 2022.