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Jordan Luke Rhodes (born 5 February 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently the loans manager at Blackburn Rovers. Born in England, he represented the Scotland national team. He started his career at Ipswich Town and after loan spells at Oxford United, Rochdale and Brentford he joined Huddersfield Town. In the 2011–12 season, he was the top scorer in England with 36 league goals, breaking Huddersfield's club record for most league goals scored in a season. In August 2012, he became English football's most expensive player outside the top flight when he joined Blackburn Rovers for an £8 million fee, equalling Blackburn's record transfer fee. In 2016, Rhodes joined Middlesbrough, briefly featuring in the Premier League. The following year he signed for Sheffield Wednesday. His season-long loan with Norwich City began in July 2018. After being released by Sheffield Wednesday in May 2021, he re-signed for former club Huddersfield Town. In the summer of 2024, he moved on a free transfer to Blackpool, where he had been on loan the previous season. Born in England, Rhodes opted to play for Scotland, for whom he had become eligible through school attendance while his father Andy Rhodes played as a goalkeeper for Scottish football clubs. Rhodes has represented Scotland at both U-21 level and as a full international.

Quick facts about Jordan Rhodes

  • Full name: Jordan Rhodes
  • Born: 1990-02-05
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q326397

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Who is Jordan Rhodes?

Jordan Luke Rhodes (born 5 February 1990) is a former professional footballer who played as a striker.

What nationality is Jordan Rhodes?

Jordan Rhodes is United Kingdom.

When was Jordan Rhodes born?

Jordan Rhodes was born on 1990-02-05.

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