A Goalkeeper's Legacy: Gordon's Retirement Raises Questions About Longevity in Football Craig Gordon's decision to retire from professional football at 43 raises important questions about what it takes to succeed and sustain success in the sport.
With over 760 appearances and 84 caps for Scotland, Gordon's longevity has been a constant source of fascination throughout his playing days.
Gordon's career trajectory defies conventional wisdom about the fleeting nature of a footballer's prime years.