Chris Rodon

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Chris Rodon
Personal information
Full name Christopher Peter Rodon [1]
Date of birth (1963-06-09) 9 June 1963 (age 59)
Place of birth Swansea, Wales
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Pontardawe Town
1983–1984 Brighton & Hove Albion 1 (0)
1983Cardiff City (loan) 4 (0)
Llanelli
Total5(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.

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Career

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]

Later and personal life

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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References

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