Connor Goldson is Rangers’ rock at the heart of their defence and has been since signing for the club in 2018.
Goldson was recruited by Steven Gerrard from Brighton & Hove Albion and has solidified himself as a trusted senior member of the first-team squad.
He has survived the reigns of three Ibrox managers and is currently thriving under his fourth in Philippe Clement.
Goldson has been a huge part of Gers’ rise to the top of Scottish football and helped win their first top-flight Scottish title in 10 years when Rangers secured the 2020/21 Scottish Premiership crown.
He’s won the Scottish Cup and Viaplay Cup since then while on the hunt for another league title under the encouraging stewardship of Clement.
Here’s a deep dive into Rangers centre-back Goldson’s life and career including all your frequently asked questions.
Connor Goldson personal profile
- Full name: Connor Lambert Goldson
- Age: 31 (18 December 1992)
- Birthplace: Wolverhampton, England
- Height: 6’3″ (1.91m)
- Position: Defender
- Number: 6
How much did Rangers pay for Connor Goldson?
In June 2018, Connor Goldson made the switch north from Brighton to Rangers and signed a four-year deal under Steven Gerrard.
According to Sky Sports, a transfer fee of £3m was agreed between Brighton and Rangers for the deal. At time of writing, Goldson has cost Rangers £10,067 per game which is an incredible return on the initial investment.
Connor Goldson’s contract and wages
According to Salary Sport, Goldson earns a weekly wage of £37,000. That equals a whopping yearly salary of £1,924,000 before tax.
He is reportedly the highest-paid player at Rangers and earns more than club captain James Tavernier. Goldson’s current Ibrox contract expires in May 2026.
Connor Goldson’s Rangers stats
The Wolverhampton native has amassed just over 300 appearances in all competitions for Rangers including in the Scottish Premiership, Champions League, Europa League and more.
At time of writing, according to Transfermarkt, Goldson has scored an impressive 23 goals and provided 15 assists whilst a player in Govan.
He has been shown over 50 yellow cards and as of February 2024, has never been given a second yellow or red card during his Rangers stint.
Did Connor Goldson undergo heart surgery?
Yes, Goldson had surgery on his heart to treat an aortic aneurysm that was potentially life-saving. It’s not too often a 24-year-old has to undergo that sort of treatment but the defender went through it.
A routine medical check-up highlighted the problem and Goldson now admits if he wasn’t a professional footballer, it may never have been picked up and things could have turned out very differently.
He got the surgery in 2017, one year before signing for Rangers. Goldson was keen to undergo the procedure because at the end of the day, his football career was on the line.
It was a very tough time personally for Goldson who was devastated when first receiving the diagnosis. Even after the surgery, he felt it very difficult to discuss openly with other people.
However in a December 2023 interview with the British Heart Foundation, who are partners of the Rangers Charity Foundation, Goldson opened up on his experience before and after the aortic aneurysm surgery.
He said: “Truthfully, I’ve never really spoken about it openly because it was a difficult time, but I also felt fortunate that I was able to continue playing, so I’ve never really wanted sympathy,” he says.
“Obviously going back to it, it was tough. My wife, Kayleigh, who was my girlfriend back then, always tells me that I need to speak about it, but I find it difficult.
“When new players see the scar on my chest there’s always a big reaction straight away. I was so fortunate; I was out for like 3 to 4 months and have never had a problem since.
“I see people in football who have knee operations or ankle operations, or broken legs, that are out for a lot longer., Of course, when you do your knee it’s not life threatening, the risk of mine, well I was obviously going to die.
“Basically, if I wanted play football, I had to have it done, there was no ifs or buts. I could have stopped playing right then, and it was my decision, but if I wanted to continue playing, I had to get it done. The surgeon said they had to fit a stent because it could have popped at any point.”
“Nothing else mattered and all I really cared about was whether I could play football again.”
Who is Connor Goldson’s wife?
Connor Goldson’s wife is Kayleigh Goldson. The couple married at Merrydale Manor, Cheshire on May 2021 after Goldson had won the Scottish Premiership title.
Connor and Kayleigh have two young children together, Caleb and Connor.