Anton Rodgers (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Anton Michael Rodgers[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 26 January 1993 | ||
| Place of birth | Reading, Berkshire, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6.5 in (169 cm)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Swindon Town | ||
| Number | 26 | ||
| 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) |
| 2013–2014 | Oldham Athletic | 7 | (0) |
| 2014– | Swindon Town | 36 | (4) |
| National team | |||
| 2010 | Republic of Ireland U19 | 2 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 18:30, 13 February 2016 (UTC). | |||
Anton Michael Rodgers (born 26 January 1993) is an Irish footballer who plays for League One club Swindon. He is the son of former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.[3]
Club career
Brighton and Hove Albion
Rodgers signed an eight-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.[4]
On 21 May 2013, Rodgers was released by Brighton.[5]
Exeter City (loan)
On 20 March 2013, Rodgers joined League Two side Exeter City on an initial two-month loan deal.[6] 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.[7]
Oldham
On 12 July 2013, Rodgers signed for League One side Oldham on a one-year contract.[8]
Rodgers was released by Oldham at the end of the 2013–14 season after limited appearances in the first team.
Swindon
On 17 July 2014, Rodgers joined League One side Swindon.[9]
International career
Rodgers has been capped twice by the Republic of Ireland U19, making his début against Luxembourg on 7 October 2010.[10]
He is eligible to play for England through birth, and Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland through parentage.[11]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 2 May 2015[12]
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | FL Trophy | Other[13] | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Brighton & Hove Albion | 2011–12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012–13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Exeter City (loan) | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Oldham Athletic | 2013–14 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Swindon Town | 2014–15 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |
| Career total | 19 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 2 | |
Honours
- Chelsea
- 2009–10 FA Youth Cup winner
References
- ↑ Anton Rodgers profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers". swindontownfc.co.uk. Swindon Town FC. Retrieved 9 November 2015.
- ↑ "Brendan Rodgers: Northern Ireland is where my heart lies". Belfast Telegraph (Independent News & Media). 14 April 2012. Retrieved 19 May 2012.
- ↑ "BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION VS. WREXHAM 1 – 1". SoccerWay. 7 January 2012. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "New Deals for Development Squad players". Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. 21 May 2013. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
- ↑ "Exeter City sign Brighton's Anton Rodgers on loan". BBC Sport. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Rotherham 4–1 Exeter". BBC Sport. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers: Oldham Athletic sign Liverpool manager's son". BBC Sport. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers: Swindon Town sign ex-Oldham midfielder". BBC Sport. 17 July 2014. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ↑ "IRELAND REP U19 VS. LUXEMBOURG U19 5 – 0". SoccerWay. 7 October 2010. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers set to switch allegiance from Republic". Belfast Telegraph (Independent News & Media). 24 September 2011. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
- ↑ "Anton Rodgers profile". Soccerbase. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
- ↑ Includes other competitive competitions such as the Football League Play-Offs
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