Christopher Peter Rodon (born 9 June 1963) is a Welsh former professional

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who played as a striker.

Career

Born in

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, Rodon began his career in his native Wales for Pontardawe Town, before moving to England with

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, where he made one appearance in

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during the 1982–83 season. Rodon also made 4 appearances on loan at

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during the 1983–84 season. After leaving Brighton, Rodon returned to Wales to play with

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Later and personal life

Rodon's father

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, and nephew

Joe Rodon Joseph Peter Rodon (born 22 October 1997) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Leeds United and the Wales national team. A youth product of Swansea City, Rodon made 54 senior appearances for the club before mo ...

also played football professionally. His brother Keri, father of Joe, played basketball for Wales.

References

1963 births Living people Welsh men's footballers Pontardawe Town F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Llanelli Town A.F.C. players English Football League players Men's association football forwards {{Wales-footy-forward-stub