Career
Goulden began his career as an amateur with Leigh Miners Rangers before turning professional with Rochdale Hornets in 2005. He played two seasons apiece for Rochdale and later Oldham Roughyeds before joining hometown club Leigh Centurions before the start of the 2010 season. Second row forward Goulden has been a regular try scorer during his career and featured in Leigh"s 20-16 Northern Rail Cup Final victory over Halifax in 2011.