Anton Rodgers (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anton Michael Rodgers[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Reading, England | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
| Current club | Oldham Athletic | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2011 | Chelsea | ||
| 2011–2013 | Brighton & Hove Albion | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 2012–2013 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 0 | (0) |
| 2013 | → Exeter City (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2013– | Oldham Athletic | 7 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2010 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:49, 30 January 2014.. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Anton Michael Rodgers (born 26 January 1993) is an Irish footballer who plays League One club Oldham Athletic. Anton is the son of current Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.[2]
Club career
Brighton and Hove Albion
Rodgers signed a two-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion's development squad during May 2011 after being released by Chelsea Academy. Rodgers made his professional debut for Brighton in an FA Cup match against Wrexham on 7 January 2012.[3]
On 21 May 2013, Rodgers was released by Brighton.[4]
Exeter City loan spell
On 20 March 2013, Rodgers joined League Two side Exeter City on an initial two month loan deal.[5] Rodgers made his professional League début for Exeter on 9 April during a 4–1 defeat at Rotherham United, appearing as a 70th minute substitute.[6]
Oldham
On 12 July 2013, Rodgers signed for League One side Oldham on a one-year contract.[7]
International career
Rodgers has been capped twice by the Republic of Ireland U19, making his début against Luxembourg on 7 October 2010.[8]
Anton is eligible to play for England through birth, Northern Ireland through parentage, or the Republic of Ireland under EU rulings..[9]
References
- ↑ Anton Rodgers (footballer) profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ↑ "Brendan Rodgers: Northern Ireland is where my heart lies". Belfast Telegraph. 14 April 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ↑ "BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION VS. WREXHAM 1 - 1". SoccerWay. 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
- ↑ "New Deals for Development Squad players". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 2013-05-21. Retrieved 2013-05-21.
- ↑ "Exeter City sign Brighton's Anton Rodgers on loan". BBC Sport. 2013-03-20. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
- ↑ "Rotherham 4-1 Exeter". BBC Sport. 2013-04-09. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers: Oldham Athletic sign Liverpool manager's son". BBC Sport. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ↑ "IRELAND REP U19 VS. LUXEMBOURG U19 5 - 0". SoccerWay. 2010-10-07. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers set to switch allegiance from Republic". BelfastTelegraph. 2011-09-24. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
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