Gordon Hodgson: profile
Gordon Hodgson (born 16 April 1904 in Johannesburg, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a forward. He died on 14 June 1951.
Hodgson's senior club career began in 1925 at Liverpool F.C.. He played for 3 clubs between 1925 and 1939. His most appearances came at Liverpool F.C. (1925–1936), where he made 358 appearances and scored 233 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 467 appearances and 295 goals.
At international level, Hodgson represented South Africa (1924), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals. Before committing to South Africa, he had represented England.
Johannesburg has produced 107 footballers in our database, including Steven Pienaar, Aaron Mokoena and Panagiotis Retsos.
Nationality explained: Why does Gordon Hodgson play for South Africa?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1924 (aged about 20)
- Club career
- 1925–1939 (15 seasons)
- Club goals per game
- 0.63 (295 in 467)
- Shares a birthday with
- Taye Taiwo, Ramy Bensebaini and Ilias Akhomach (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925–1936 |  Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 358 | 233 |
| 1936–1937 | Aston Villa F.C. |
Premier League | 28 | 11 |
| 1937–1939 | Leeds United F.C. |
Premier League | 81 | 51 |
| Total | 467 | 295 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 |  South Africa |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
| 1930–1931 | England |
Senior | 3 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Gordon Hodgson born?
Gordon Hodgson was born in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Which national team does Gordon Hodgson play for?
Gordon Hodgson played international football for South Africa. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Gordon Hodgson played for?
Gordon Hodgson's recorded clubs are Liverpool F.C., Aston Villa F.C. and Leeds United F.C..
What position does Gordon Hodgson play?
Gordon Hodgson played as a forward.