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Lewis Courtney Gordon (born 12 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for EFL League One club Bristol Rovers. He is a product of the Watford academy and began his professional career with Brentford. He was capped by Scotland at youth level.
Club career
Youth years
A left back, Gordon joined the Watford academy at U7 level and progressed to sign his first professional contract on 6 March 2018. Gordon was named the club's 2017–18 Academy Player of the Year and progressed to the U23 team, but after a spell on loan with National League South club St Albans City, he was released in June 2020.
Brentford
On 4 September 2020, Gordon joined the B team at Championship club Brentford and signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, on a free transfer. He made his first team debut with a start in a 2–1 FA Cup third round victory over Middlesbrough on 9 January 2021. Gordon was an unused substitute during four late-regular season matches, but was not involved during Brentford's successful playoff campaign. Gordon made 32 appearances and scored one goal during the 2020–21 B team season and the one-year option on his contract was taken up in June 2021. Gordon spent the majority of the 2021–22 pre-season with the first team squad, but did not win a call-up during the regular season. Following more than 70 B team appearances over two seasons, Gordon was released when his contract expired at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Bristol Rovers
Following a trial period with Crystal Palace U23, Gordon signed a two-year contract with League One club Bristol Rovers on 6 August 2022. He made his debut for the club later that day, with a start in a 4–0 win over Burton Albion. His performances improved over the course of his first senior season, earning praise from manager Joey Barton in April for improving the attacking side of his game and developing into a more complete player in the eyes of his manager.
International career
Of Scottish descent through his grandmother, Gordon was capped by Scotland at U17 and U19 level. He was a part of the Scotland squad which was unsuccessful in qualifying for the 2018 UEFA European U17 Championship.
Career statistics
- As of end of 2022–23 season
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| St Albans City (loan) | 2019–20 | National League South | 7 | 0 | — | — | 2 | 0 | 9 | 0 | ||
| Brentford | 2020–21 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bristol Rovers | 2022–23 | League One | 39 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Career total | 46 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 55 | 0 | ||
Honours
Brentford B
- London Senior Cup: 2021–22
Individual
- Watford Academy Player of the Year: 2017–18
