Full name Anton Michael Rodgers Number 26 Name Anton Rodgers Height 1.69 m Uncles Malachy Rodgers | Playing position 2006–2011 Chelsea Role Footballer Weight 64 kg | |
Date of birth (1993-01-26) 26 January 1993 (age 22) Place of birth Reading, Berkshire, England Current team Swindon Town F.C. (#26 / Midfielder) Parents Susan Rodgers, Brendan Rodgers Grandparents Malachy Rodgers, Christina Rodgers | ||
Anton Michael Rodgers (born 26 January 1993) is an Irish footballer who plays for League One club Swindon. He is the son of former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers.
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Brighton and Hove Albion
Rodgers signed an eight-year contract with Brighton & Hove Albion's development squad during May 2011 after being released by Chelsea Academy. Rodgers made his professional debut for Brighton in an FA Cup match against Wrexham on 7 January 2012.
On 21 May 2013, Rodgers was released by Brighton.
Exeter City (loan)
On 20 March 2013, Rodgers joined League Two side Exeter City on an initial two-month loan deal. Rodgers made his professional League debut for Exeter on 9 April during a 4–1 defeat at Rotherham United, appearing as a 70th-minute substitute.
Oldham
On 12 July 2013, Rodgers signed for League One side Oldham on a one-year contract.
Rodgers was released by Oldham at the end of the 2013–14 season after limited appearances in the first team.
Swindon
On 17 July 2014, Rodgers joined League One side Swindon.
International career
Rodgers has been capped twice by the Republic of Ireland U19, making his debut against Luxembourg on 7 October 2010.
He is eligible to play for England through birth, and Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland through parentage.