Personal information | |||
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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 |
Christopher Peter Rodon (born 9 June 1963) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Born 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]
Rodon's father Peter, [5] and nephew Joe Rodon also played football professionally. [6] His brother Keri, father of Joe, played basketball for Wales. [7]
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