Christopher Peter Rodon (born 9 June 1963) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Christopher Peter Rodon[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 9 June 1963 | ||
| Place of birth | Swansea, Wales | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Pontardawe Town | |||
| 1983–1984 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 1 | (0) |
| 1983 | → Cardiff City (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| Llanelli | |||
| Total | 5 | (0) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Swansea,[1] 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.[2] Rodon also made 4 appearances on loan at Cardiff City during the 1983–84 season.[3] After leaving Brighton, Rodon returned to Wales to play with Llanelli.[4]
Later and personal life
editRodon's father Peter,[5] and nephew Joe Rodon also played football professionally.[6] His brother Keri, father of Joe, played basketball for Wales.[7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Chris Rodon". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ^ "BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- ^ "CARDIFF CITY : 1946/47 - 2009/10". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- ^ Chris Rodon at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
- ^ "23 April 1984 and Gordon Owen's goal puts Derby on the brink of relegation". Mauve & Yellow Army. Retrieved 19 November 2010.
- ^ James, Stuart. "The story of Tottenham's new centre-back Joe Rodon, told by his parents". The Athletic.
- ^ "Rodon, Bale and the dream of more famous Wales fridge magnet moments | Elis James". The Guardian. 24 June 2021.
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