Lewis Gordon (footballer)

Lewis Courtney Gordon (born 12 February 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a left back for club Chesterfield.

Gordon is a product of the Watford academy and he began his professional career with the club. Following two seasons with Brentford B, Gordon's professional career began in earnest with Bristol Rovers in 2022. He was capped by Scotland at youth level.

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 73 appearances during two mid-table seasons and won praise from manager Joey Barton for his progress made during the 2022–23 season. Gordon was released at the end of the 2023–24 season, when his contract expired.

Chesterfield
On 31 May 2024, it was announced that Gordon had joined League Two club Chesterfield on a free transfer. He signed a one-year contract, with the option of a further year, effective 1 July 2024.

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.

Honours
Brentford B
 * London Senior Cup: 2021–22

Individual
 * Watford Academy Player of the Year: 2017–18