Jack Rodwell
Encyclopedia
Jack Christian Rodwell is an English
footballer who plays for Everton
as a midfielder
. Rodwell has represented his country at all levels from Under-16
to the senior team
.
, Merseyside
and an avid Everton supporter as a child, Rodwell joined the Everton's youth system at the age of seven, making his Under-18s debut at 14 and his debut for Everton's reserve team at the age of 15. Rodwell then broke a record on his senior debut becoming the youngest player to represent Everton in Europe when he came on as a substitute against Dutch team AZ at the age of 16 years and 284 days.
In March 2008, he appeared as a substitute on his Premier League debut – before also featuring as a replacement in the final game of the season, replacing Tim Cahill
in a 1–0 victory over Sunderland
, and signed his first professional contract with Everton on 17 March 2008. He made his first professional start against Blackburn Rovers
on 16 August 2008, playing the full 90 minutes. Rodwell scored his first senior goal for Everton in the FA Cup
against in February 2009. That same month, he signed a 5-year contract with Everton.
At the beginning of the 2009–10
season, Rodwell earned his first start in European competition in a Europa League game against Czech
football club SK Sigma Olomouc. Rodwell marked the occasion by scoring two long-range goals, helping Everton to a 4–0 win. He scored his first Premier League goal in Everton's 3–1 win against . At the end of the season Rodwell signed a five-year contract extension with Everton. Although Rodwell is primarily deployed as a defensive midfielder, he was regarded as having the potential to become a top centre back early in his professional career. During the second half of the 2009–10 season, Rodwell became regularly employed in more attacking midfield positions.
Rodwell was sent off in the 23rd minute during the 216th Merseyside Derby
on 1 October 2011 after making "what appeared to be a legitimate challenge on Suarez
", according to the BBC
. Everton lodged a successful appeal to the FA to have the penalty rescinded. Rodwell scored the first of three goals against Sheffield United
in the second round of the League Cup
, but was later written down as a Richard Cresswell
own goal
after deflecting off his leg. Rodwell scored Everton's third against on 23 October 2011, then bagged his third of the season in an away defeat at on 5 November 2011.
side to Victory Shield
glory, following a 2–1 victory over Scotland. Four months later he struck the first winning goal at Wembley Stadium
for England in a 1–0 win over Spain. On 25 March 2008, Rodwell scored England U17
's only goal as they drew 1–1 with France
in a 2008 UEFA European U17 Football Championship qualifier
.. In March 2009, Rodwell earned his first U21 cap in a game against France and scored his first goal for the squad on 8 June 2009 against Azerbaijan. Rodwell earned his first start at U21 level during the 2009 European Championship
in a match against Germany
, scoring a goal and earning praise for his all-around performance in a defensive midfield role.
Rodwell made his senior England debut, replacing Phil Jones
in the 56th minute of England's 1-0 friendly victory against Spain, in November 2011. He made his first start 3 days later in a friendly against Sweden at Wembley Stadium
which saw Rodwell have a number of chances at goal, the game finished 1-0 to England.
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! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
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| 1. || 28 April 2007 || Wembley Stadium
, London
|| || 1–0 || 1–0 || Friendly
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| 1. || 25 March 2008 || ? || || 1–1 || 1–1 || U-17 Euro 2008 Qualifier
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| 1. || 8 June 2009 || Stadium mk, Milton Keynes
|| || 7–0 || 7–0 || Friendly
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| 2. || 22 June 2009 || Örjans Vall
, Halmstad
|| || 1-1 || 1–1 || UEFA Euro 2009 U-21
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winger, Tony Rodwell
.
England U16:
England U21:
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
footballer who plays for Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. Rodwell has represented his country at all levels from Under-16
England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
to the senior team
England national football team
The England national football team represents England in association football and is controlled by the Football Association, the governing body for football in England. England is the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside Scotland, whom they played in the world's first...
.
Club career
Born in SouthportSouthport
Southport is a seaside town in the Metropolitan Borough of Sefton in Merseyside, England. During the 2001 census Southport was recorded as having a population of 90,336, making it the eleventh most populous settlement in North West England...
, Merseyside
Merseyside
Merseyside is a metropolitan county in North West England, with a population of 1,365,900. It encompasses the metropolitan area centred on both banks of the lower reaches of the Mersey Estuary, and comprises five metropolitan boroughs: Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, and the city of Liverpool...
and an avid Everton supporter as a child, Rodwell joined the Everton's youth system at the age of seven, making his Under-18s debut at 14 and his debut for Everton's reserve team at the age of 15. Rodwell then broke a record on his senior debut becoming the youngest player to represent Everton in Europe when he came on as a substitute against Dutch team AZ at the age of 16 years and 284 days.
In March 2008, he appeared as a substitute on his Premier League debut – before also featuring as a replacement in the final game of the season, replacing Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Timothy Filiga "Tim" Cahill is an football player of Australian nationality who plays for Everton and the Australian national football team...
in a 1–0 victory over Sunderland
Sunderland A.F.C.
Sunderland Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear who currently play in the Premier League...
, and signed his first professional contract with Everton on 17 March 2008. He made his first professional start against Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers F.C.
Blackburn Rovers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the town of Blackburn, Lancashire. The team currently competes in the Premier League, the top tier of English football....
on 16 August 2008, playing the full 90 minutes. Rodwell scored his first senior goal for Everton in the FA Cup
FA Cup
The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
against in February 2009. That same month, he signed a 5-year contract with Everton.
At the beginning of the 2009–10
Premier League 2009–10
The 2009–10 Premier League was the 18th season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. A total of 20 teams competed in the league, with Chelsea unseating the three-time defending champions Manchester United, scoring a Premier League record 103 goals in the process...
season, Rodwell earned his first start in European competition in a Europa League game against Czech
Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is a landlocked country in Central Europe. The country is bordered by Poland to the northeast, Slovakia to the east, Austria to the south, and Germany to the west and northwest....
football club SK Sigma Olomouc. Rodwell marked the occasion by scoring two long-range goals, helping Everton to a 4–0 win. He scored his first Premier League goal in Everton's 3–1 win against . At the end of the season Rodwell signed a five-year contract extension with Everton. Although Rodwell is primarily deployed as a defensive midfielder, he was regarded as having the potential to become a top centre back early in his professional career. During the second half of the 2009–10 season, Rodwell became regularly employed in more attacking midfield positions.
Rodwell was sent off in the 23rd minute during the 216th Merseyside Derby
Merseyside derby
The Merseyside derby is the name given to any football match contested between Everton and Liverpool football clubs, the two most successful clubs from the city of Liverpool in England...
on 1 October 2011 after making "what appeared to be a legitimate challenge on Suarez
Luis Suárez
Luis Suárez may refer to:* Luis Suárez , football player who currently plays for Liverpool F.C.* Luis Suárez Fernández , Spanish historian...
", according to the BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
. Everton lodged a successful appeal to the FA to have the penalty rescinded. Rodwell scored the first of three goals against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
in the second round of the League Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
, but was later written down as a Richard Cresswell
Richard Cresswell
Richard Paul Wesley Cresswell is an English footballer who plays for Sheffield United. Cresswell is a centre-forward who has adapted to life as a left midfielder.-Early career:...
own goal
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
after deflecting off his leg. Rodwell scored Everton's third against on 23 October 2011, then bagged his third of the season in an away defeat at on 5 November 2011.
International career
In December 2006, Rodwell captained the England Under-16England national under-16 football team
-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the Victory Shield match against Scotland.-Recent call-ups:The following players have also been called up to the England U-16 squad and remain eligible.-External links:*...
side to Victory Shield
Victory Shield 2006
The Victory Shield 2006 was the 61st edition of the Victory Shield, an annual football tournament competed for by the Under 16 level teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales...
glory, following a 2–1 victory over Scotland. Four months later he struck the first winning goal at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
for England in a 1–0 win over Spain. On 25 March 2008, Rodwell scored England U17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
's only goal as they drew 1–1 with France
France national under-17 football team
The France national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of France and is controlled by the French Football Federation. The team competes in the annual UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship and the FIFA U-17 World Cup, which is held every four years...
in a 2008 UEFA European U17 Football Championship qualifier
2008 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship elite qualification
UEFA U-17 Championship 2008 is the second round of qualifications for the final tournament of UEFA U-17 Championship 2008. The winners of each group join hosts at the final tournament.-Table:-Results:-Table:-Results:-Table:...
.. In March 2009, Rodwell earned his first U21 cap in a game against France and scored his first goal for the squad on 8 June 2009 against Azerbaijan. Rodwell earned his first start at U21 level during the 2009 European Championship
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
in a match against Germany
Germany national under-21 football team
The Germany national under-21 football team represents the under-21s of Germany in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship and is controlled by the German Football Association , the governing body of football in Germany....
, scoring a goal and earning praise for his all-around performance in a defensive midfield role.
Rodwell made his senior England debut, replacing Phil Jones
Phil Jones (footballer)
Philip Anthony "Phil" Jones is an English footballer who plays for Manchester United and the England national team. Before joining Manchester United, Jones played for Blackburn Rovers at both youth and senior levels...
in the 56th minute of England's 1-0 friendly victory against Spain, in November 2011. He made his first start 3 days later in a friendly against Sweden at Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
which saw Rodwell have a number of chances at goal, the game finished 1-0 to England.
Club career statistics
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| rowspan="5" style="text-align:center;"|Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
|2007–08
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|2008–09
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|2011–12
2011–12 Premier League
The 2011–12 Premier League is the twentieth season of the Premier League since its establishment in 1992. The 2011–12 fixtures were announced on 17 June 2011 at 9:00 BST. The season began on 13 August 2011 and is due to end on 13 May 2012...
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- 1Includes other competitive competitions, including the FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
and Football League CupFootball League CupThe Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
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U-16
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| 1. || 28 April 2007 || Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium
The original Wembley Stadium, officially known as the Empire Stadium, was a football stadium in Wembley, a suburb of north-west London, standing on the site now occupied by the new Wembley Stadium that opened in 2007...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
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Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
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U-17
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! # !! Date !! Venue !! Opponent !! Score !! Result !! Competition
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| 1. || 25 March 2008 || ? || || 1–1 || 1–1 || U-17 Euro 2008 Qualifier
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U-21
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| 1. || 8 June 2009 || Stadium mk, Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes , sometimes abbreviated MK, is a large town in Buckinghamshire, in the south east of England, about north-west of London. It is the administrative centre of the Borough of Milton Keynes...
|| || 7–0 || 7–0 || Friendly
Exhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
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| 2. || 22 June 2009 || Örjans Vall
Örjans Vall
Örjans Vall is a football stadium in Halmstad, Sweden, built in 1922.- History :It was finished on 30 July 1922 and was then named Halmstads Idrottsplats , it was opened by HRH The Crown Prince of Sweden Gustaf Adolf, later king of Sweden, 12 000 people had been allowed entrance to see the opening,...
, Halmstad
Halmstad
Halmstad is a port, university, industrial and recreational city at the mouth of Nissan in the province of Halland on the Swedish west coast. Halmstad is the seat of Halmstad Municipality and the capital of Halland County...
|| || 1-1 || 1–1 || UEFA Euro 2009 U-21
2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
The 2009 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship began on 15 June 2009, and was the 17th UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship. This was the first tournament after the competition reverted to a two-year format, following the single-year 2006-07 competition, which allowed the change to...
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Personal life
Rodwell is the nephew of the former BlackpoolBlackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
winger, Tony Rodwell
Tony Rodwell
Anthony "Tony" Rodwell is an English former professional footballer. His preferred position was on the right wing....
.
Honours
Everton- FA CupFA CupThe Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's...
runner-up: 20092009 FA Cup FinalThe 2009 FA Cup Final was the 128th final of the world's oldest domestic football cup competition, the FA Cup. The final was played at Wembley Stadium in London on 30 May 2009 and marked the third time that the final has been staged at the stadium since it was rebuilt...
England U16:
- Victory ShieldVictory ShieldThe Victory Shield is an annual football tournament competed for by the under-16 teams of England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The competition is broadcast live in the UK by Sky Sports who also sponsor the competition...
: 2006 - The Algarve Tournament: 2008
England U21:
- UEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipUEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipThe European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
runner-up: 2009UEFA European Under-21 Football ChampionshipThe European Under-21 Football Championship is a football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. It is held every two years. The competition has existed in its current form since 1978. It was preceded by the Under 23 Challenge Cup which ran from 1967 to 1970...
External links
- Jack Rodwell profile at the Everton website
- Jack Rodwell profile at the Football Association website
- Jack Rodwell profile with Premier League