Chris Rodon Explained

Chris Rodon
Fullname:Christopher Peter Rodon
Birth Date:9 June 1963
Birth Place:Swansea, Wales
Position:Striker
Clubs1:Pontardawe Town
Years2:1983–1984
Clubs2:Brighton & Hove Albion
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:1983
Clubs3:Cardiff City (loan)
Caps3:4
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Llanelli
Totalcaps:5
Totalgoals:0

Christopher Peter Rodon (born 9 June 1963) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a striker.

Career

Born in Swansea, Rodon began his career in his native Wales for Pontardawe Town, before moving to England with Brighton & Hove Albion, where he made one appearance in the Football League during the 1982–83 season.[1] Rodon also made 4 appearances on loan at Cardiff City during the 1983–84 season.[2] After leaving Brighton, Rodon returned to Wales to play with Llanelli.

Later and personal life

Rodon's father Peter,[3] and nephew Joe Rodon also played football professionally.[4] His brother Keri, father of Joe, played basketball for Wales.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION : 1946/47 - 2009/10. 19 November 2010. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  2. Web site: CARDIFF CITY : 1946/47 - 2009/10. 19 November 2010. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database.
  3. Web site: 23 April 1984 and Gordon Owen's goal puts Derby on the brink of relegation. 19 November 2010. Mauve & Yellow Army.
  4. Web site: The story of Tottenham's new centre-back Joe Rodon, told by his parents. Stuart. James. The Athletic.
  5. Web site: Rodon, Bale and the dream of more famous Wales fridge magnet moments | Elis James. 24 June 2021. The Guardian.