# Kellan Gordon

Kellan Gordon (born 25 December 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Notts County.

## Early life

Born in Burton upon Trent, Gordon hails from the nearby village of Branston.

## Club career
### Derby County

Having joined Derby County's academy aged 14 after being released by Stoke City, Gordon signed his first professional deal in 2015 with Derby, then in the Championship. On 22 August 2017, Gordon made his debut for Derby during their EFL Cup tie against Grimsby Town, replacing Mason Bennett in the 75th minute in their 1–0 victory.
On 31 August 2017, Gordon joined League Two club Swindon Town on a season-long loan along with teammate Timi Elšnik. On 9 September 2017, Gordon replaced Keshi Anderson to make his Swindon debut during their 3–0 away victory over Luton Town. On 28 October 2017, Gordon scored his first professional goal during Swindon's 3–0 away victory over Port Vale, netting Town's third in the 85th minute. Gordon went on to score three more times in all competitions before returning to Derby in April after sustaining a dislocated shoulder.
On 28 August 2018, Gordon joined League Two Lincoln City on loan until January 2019.

### Mansfield Town

On 25 July 2019, Gordon joined Mansfield Town on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. On 5 February 2021, Gordon signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the club.

### Crawley Town

On 31 January 2023, Gordon joined Crawley Town on an 18-month deal for an undisclosed fee.

### Notts County

On 12 July 2024, Gordon returned to League Two, joining Notts County on a two-year contract.

## Personal life

Gordon's younger brother Kaide Gordon is a professional footballer for Liverpool.

## Career statistics

    As of 8 March 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | EFL Cup | EFL Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Derby County | 2017–18 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Derby County | 2018–19 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derby County | Total | Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Swindon Town (loan) | 2017–18 | League Two | 26 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 31 | 4 |
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2018–19 | League Two | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 2 |
| Mansfield Town | 2019–20 | League Two | 18 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Mansfield Town | 2020–21 | League Two | 32 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town | 2021–22 | League Two | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mansfield Town | 2022–23 | League Two | 16 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Mansfield Town | Total | Total | 73 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 88 | 2 |
| Crawley Town | 2022–23 | League Two | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Crawley Town | 2023–24 | League Two | 33 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Crawley Town | Total | Total | 48 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
| Notts County | 2024–25 | League Two | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 174 | 8 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 204 | 10 |
* 1 2 3 4 5 6 Appearances in EFL Trophy

## Honours

Crawley Town
* EFL League Two play-offs: 2024