Jack Rodwell
Rodwell with Manchester City in 2013 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Jack Christian Rodwell[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 11 March 1991||
Place of birth | Southport, Merseyside, England | ||
Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
Playing position | Defensive midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current club | Manchester City | ||
Number | 17 | ||
Youth career | |||
– | Birkdale United[2] | ||
1998–2007 | Everton | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
2007–2012 | Everton | 85 | (4) |
2012– | Manchester City | 14 | (2) |
National team‡ | |||
2006–2007 | England U16 | 4 | (1) |
2007–2008 | England U17 | 9 | (1) |
2008–2009 | England U19 | 4 | (0) |
2009–2012 | England U21 | 21 | (2) |
2011– | England | 3 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:59, 21 January 2014 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals). |
Jack Christian Rodwell (born 11 March 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City and the England national team. Rodwell joined Everton's academy at the age of seven, and made his debut in 2007. He spent five years in the first team before he secured a move to Premier League champions Manchester City in 2012. Rodwell has represented his country at all levels from under-16 to the senior team. A complete midfielder, Rodwell is known for being pacy, two-footed, a fluid force from box to box, decent tackler and blessed with a good shot, passing and huge natural stamina.
Early life
Rodwell was born in Southport, Merseyside.[3] Rodwell was educated at Farnborough Road Junior School[2] and Birkdale High School,[2] and he was an avid supporter of his local team Everton as a child.[1][2][4] Rodwell played for local club Birkdale United during his school years.[2]
Club career
Everton
Rodwell joined the Everton youth system at the age of seven, making his under-18s debut at 14 and his debut for Everton's reserve team at the age of 15. Rodwell then broke a record on his senior debut becoming the youngest player to represent Everton in Europe, when he came on as a substitute against Dutch team AZ at the age of 16 years and 284 days.[5] In March 2008, he appeared as a substitute on his Premier League debut – before also featuring as a replacement in the final match of the season, replacing Tim Cahill in a 1–0 victory over Sunderland which he scored in,[6] and signed his first professional contract with Everton on 17 March 2010, after spending six years in the reserve team.[7] He made his first professional start against Blackburn Rovers on 16 August 2008, playing the full 90 minutes.[8] Rodwell scored his first senior goal for Everton in the FA Cup against Aston Villa in February 2009.[9] That same month, he signed a five-year contract with Everton.[10]
At the beginning of the 2009–10 season, Rodwell earned his first start in European competition in a UEFA Europa League match against Czech Republic side Sigma Olomouc. Rodwell marked the occasion by scoring two long-range goals, helping Everton to a 4–0 win.[11] He scored his first Premier League goal in Everton's 3–1 win against Manchester United.[5] At the end of the season Rodwell signed a five-year contract extension with Everton.[12] Although Rodwell is primarily deployed as a defensive midfielder, he was regarded as having the potential to become a top centre back early in his professional career.[13][14][15] During the second half of the 2009–10 season, Rodwell became regularly employed in more attacking midfield positions.[16] Rodwell was sent off in the 23rd minute, during the 216th Merseyside derby on 1 October 2011 after making "what appeared to be a legitimate challenge on Suárez", according to the BBC.[17] Everton lodged a successful appeal to the Football Association to have the penalty rescinded.
Manchester City
In August 2012, Rodwell signed a five-year contract with Manchester City for a fee of £12 million, which could rise to £15million.[18] He made his debut on 19 August 2012, in a 3–2 win at home to Southampton.[19] He made his away debut on 26 August 2012, coming on as a second half substitute against Liverpool at Anfield in a 2–2 draw.[20] After being out due to injury since October, Rodwell made a successful return to the side on 26 January 2013 in a 1–0 win away to Stoke City in the FA Cup.[21] On the final day of the season, he scored both of Manchester City's goals in a 3-2 defeat to Norwich City, his first goals for the club.[22]
International career
England youth teams
In December 2006, Rodwell captained the England under-16 side to Victory Shield glory, following a 2–1 victory over Scotland.[23] Four months later, he struck the first winning goal at Wembley Stadium for England in a 1–0 win over Spain.[24] On 25 March 2008, Rodwell scored England under-17s only goal as they drew 1–1 with France in a 2008 UEFA European U17 Football Championship qualifier.[25]
England under-21 team
In March 2009, Rodwell earned his first under-21 cap in a game against France[26] and scored his first goal for the squad on 8 June 2009 against Azerbaijan.[27] Rodwell earned his first start at under-21 level during the 2009 European Championship in a match against Germany, scoring a goal and earning praise for his all-around performance in a defensive midfield role.[28][29][30]
England senior team
Rodwell made his senior England debut, replacing Phil Jones in the 56th minute of England's 1–0 friendly victory against Spain, in November 2011.[31] He made his first start three days later, in a friendly against Sweden at Wembley Stadium, which saw Rodwell have a number of chances at goal. Rodwell's England side defeated Sweden 1–0. Rodwell has also been called up to the team for the friendlies against Brazil and Ireland.[32] On 2 June, he made his first appearance since 2011, earning his third cap as a substitute, replacing Theo Walcott in the second half of a 2-2 draw against Brazil.[33]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 21 January 2014.
Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Everton | 2007–08[34] | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 3 | 0 |
2008–09[35] | Premier League | 19 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 1 | |
2009–10[36] | Premier League | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8[lower-alpha 2] | 2 | 36 | 4 | |
2010–11[37] | Premier League | 24 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 28 | 1 | ||
2011–12[38] | Premier League | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 17 | 2 | ||
Total | 85 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 109 | 8 | ||
Manchester City | 2012–13[39] | Premier League | 11 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[lower-alpha 3] | 0 | 15 | 2 |
2013–14[40] | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | |
Total | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 2 | ||
Career total | 99 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 132 | 10 |
- ↑ Appearance in UEFA Cup
- ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
- ↑ Appearance in UEFA Champions League
International
- As of match played 2 June 2013.[41]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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England | 2011 | 2 | 0 |
2012 | 0 | 0 | |
2013 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 3 | 0 |
Personal life
Rodwell is the nephew of former Blackpool footballer, Tony Rodwell.[3] Rodwell is nicknamed J-Rod and Jay-R by his fans.[42]
Honours
- Everton
- Manchester City
- England U16
- Victory Shield: 2006
- The Algarve Tournament: 2008
- England U21
- UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship runner-up: 2009
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2010). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2010–11. Mainstream Publishing. p. 360. ISBN 978-1-84596-601-0.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "The Jack Rodwell Story". Cath McDonald (UK).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Moyes vows to protect Rodwell and Gosling from over-exposure". The Guardian (London). 19 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ↑ "20 questions: Jack Rodwell". Evertonian: pp. 31–33. January 2010.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Squad Profiles – Jack Rodwell". Everton F.C. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ↑ Braithwaite, Matt (9 March 2008). "Sunderland 0–1 Everton". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- ↑ "Rodwell signs Everton deal". Sky Sports. 17 March 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
- ↑ Smith, Nick (19 August 2008). "Baptism of fire for Everton FC's Jack Rodwell". Daily Post. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ↑ Vesty, Marc (15 February 2009). "Everton 3–1 Aston Villa". BBC Sport. Retrieved 2009-02-20.
- ↑ Wilson, Steve; Smith, Rory (19 February 2009). "Everton tie Jack Rodwell to five-year deal at Goodison Park. On the 12th of August 2012 Everton accepted a bid from Manchester City for Jack Rodwell. The fee, which is undisclosed, has been agreed and the midfielder, 21, will have a medical later on.". The Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ Hunter, Andy (20 August 2009). "Jack Rodwell steps up after David Moyes risks all in team selection". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ↑ "Jack Rodwell spurns interest to sign new deal". ESPN Soccernet. 24 May 2010. Retrieved 2010-05-24.
- ↑ "Everton star Jack Rodwell hailed as 'the new Rio Ferdinand'". Liverpool Daily Post. 12 June 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Everton FC's Jack Rodwell wants first team place". Daily Post. 20 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Mikel Arteta: Why Jack Rodwell will be an Everton star". Liverpool Echo. 16 February 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ↑ "Jags says Jack can attack". Everton F.C. 25 March 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-25.
- ↑ McNulty, Phil (1 October 2011). "Everton 0–2 Liverpool". BBC Sport. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
- ↑ "Jack Rodwell joins Manchester City from Everton for £12m". BBC Sport. 12 August 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
- ↑ "Man City 3–2 Southampton" BBC Sport. 19 August 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ "Liverpool 2–2 Man City" BBC Sport. 26 August 2012. Retrieved 26 August 2012.
- ↑ He scored his first and second goals for the club on 19 May, against [Norwich] "Stoke 0–1 Man City" BBC Sport. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2013.
- ↑ "Man City 2-3 Norwich" BBC Sport. 19 May 2013. Retrieved 25 May 2013.
- ↑ Mawhinney, Stuart (8 December 2006). "U16s clinch Shield". The Football Association. Archived from the original on 8 October 2008. Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- ↑ Leach, Conrad (29 April 2007). "England U-16 1 Spain U-16 0: Rodwell gives young England a boost". The Independent (London). Retrieved 2008-03-10.
- ↑ "Lions dealt cruel blow". The Football Association. 25 March 2008. Retrieved 2012-05-01.
- ↑ "England's young Lions given French lesson". ESPN Soccernet. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 2009-06-02.
- ↑ "England U21 7–0 Azerbaijan U21". BBC Sport. 8 May 2009. Retrieved 2009-05-08.
- ↑ Hytner, David (22 May 2009). "Jack Rodwell shines as England's Under-21s remain unbeaten". The Guardian (London). Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ↑ Barlow, Matt (22 May 2009). "England U21 1 Germany U21 1: Rodwell keeps under-strength England on glory trail". Daily Mail (London). Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ↑ Winter, Henry (22 May 2009). "England U21 1 Germany U21 1: match report". The Daily Telegraph (London). Retrieved 2009-05-22.
- ↑ "Spain put to the sword". The Football Association. 12 November 2011. Retrieved 2011-11-12.
- ↑ "rodwel called up to england". 20 may 2013.
- ↑ "Brazil 2-2 England" BBC Sport. 2 June 2013. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ "Games played by Jack Rodwell in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
- ↑ "Rodwell, Jack". National Football Teams. Retrieved 19 January 2013.
- ↑ . MCR http://bluemoon-MCFC.co.uk. Missing or empty
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