| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 May 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Auckland, New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team | South Island United | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Wellington Phoenix | ||
| 2018–2019 | Team Wellington | ||
| 2019–2020 | Eastern Suburbs | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2022 | Portland Pilots | 19 | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2021 | Wellington Phoenix Reserves | 14 | (1) |
| 2021 | Western Suburbs | 5 | (0) |
| 2021 | Fencibles United | ||
| 2022–2023 | Fencibles United | ||
| 2023–2024 | Birkenhead United | 41 | (1) |
| 2025 | Edgeworth | ||
| 2025 | Auckland United | 10 | (0) |
| 2025– | South Island United | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jaylen Rodwell (born 31 May 2002) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender or midfielder for South Island United.
Rodwell was born on 32 May 2002. Born in Auckland, New Zealand, he is a native of the city. [1] Growing up, he attended the University of Portland in the United States.
Rodwell started his career with New Zealand side Wellington Phoenix Reserves during the summer of 2020, where he made fourteen league appearances and scored zero goals. Following his stint there, he signed for Australian side Edgeworth in 2025. [2]
The same year, he signed for New Zealand side Auckland United, where he made fifteen league appearances and scored zero goals. Ahead of the 2026 season, he signed for New Zealand side South Island United, becoming the first player with Niue nationality to sign for a professional side. [3] His professional debut was shared with fellow Niuean Aiden Carey, whom opposed him playing for Auckland FC.