| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 March 1971 | ||
| Place of birth | Sidcup, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Charlton Athletic | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1989–1991 | Charlton Athletic | 31 | (7) |
| 1991–1995 | Sheffield Wednesday | 66 | (15) |
| 1995–1997 | Southampton | 52 | (8) |
| 1997–1999 | Bradford City | 21 | (5) |
| 1999–2000 | AFC Bournemouth | 6 | (0) |
| 2000–2001 | Portsmouth | 0 | (0) |
| 2001–2003 | Hartlepool United | 49 | (23) |
| Total | 225 | (58) | |
| International career | |||
| 1991 | England U21 | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Gordon Watson (born 20 March 1971) is an English former professional footballer, scout and sports co-commentator.
As a player, he was a forward who notably played in the Premier League for Sheffield Wednesday and Southampton, as well as in the Football League for Charlton Athletic, Bradford City, AFC Bournemouth and Hartlepool United, he made over 200 appearances throughout his career and was capped twice at England U21 level, scoring once.
Since retirement, Watson has worked as a scout for Leicester City as well as working for BBC Radio Solent as a co-commentator on Southampton games.