Jay Rodriguez

January 5, 2024
Soccer Player

Quick Facts

Jay Rodriguez
Full Name Jay Rodriguez
Occupation Soccer Player
Date Of Birth Jul 29, 1989(1989-07-29)
Age 35
Birthplace England
Country United Kingdom
Birth City England
Horoscope Leo

Jay Rodriguez Biography

Name Jay Rodriguez
Birthday Jul 29
Birth Year 1989
Place Of Birth England
Home Town England
Birth Country United Kingdom
Birth Sign Leo
Parents Carol Rodriguez, Enrique Rodriguez
Spouse Simone Lee

Jay Rodriguez is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on July 29, 1989 in England, England, United Kingdom. Forward who began his professional career in 2007 with Burnley and made his international debut for England in 2013.

He and teammate Rickie Lambert got called up to England’s full squad on November 7, 2013 for a match against Chile.

Jay Enrique Rodriguez (born 29 July 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for Premier League club Burnley.

He won himself a contract and was promoted to the senior squad at the end of the 2006–07 season after progressing through the youth ranks at the club and completing his two-year apprenticeship. He was the only player to be signed by Burnley manager Steve Cotterill from the seven youth players available at the time.

His father Kiko Rodriguez played professional soccer as well.

Jay Rodriguez Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Soccer Player
House Living in own house.

Jay Rodriguez is one of the richest Soccer Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jay Rodriguez 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He joined Burnley’s youth system in 2000 and played there until he joined the senior team seven years later.

During the 2010-11 season he scored 15 goals, earning Burnley Player of the Year honors.

Rodriguez, of Spanish descent through his father and paternal grandparents, was born in Burnley, Lancashire, the son of Enrique (Kiko) and Carol Rodriguez (née Threlfall). He attended Heasandford Primary School and Barden High School in the town. His father trialled for Deportivo de La Coruña before spending some time at Burnley in 1983, appearing for their reserve team.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 1 in

Jay Rodriguez height 6 ft 1 in Jay weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Jay Rodriguez Dating?

According to our records, Jay Rodriguez married to Simone Lee. As of December 1, 2023, Jay Rodriguez’s is not dating anyone.

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Following the club’s promotion to the Premier League in 2009, Rodriguez injured an ankle while playing for the reserves and found it difficult to break into the first team. On 1 February 2010, he completed a one-month loan move to Barnsley. He scored on his debut for Barnsley against Preston North End.

Facts & Trivia

Jay Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Jay Rodriguez celebrates birthday on July 29 of every year.

On 9 August 2011, Rodriguez scored four goals in the League Cup first round against Burton Albion. His first two were from the penalty spot in normal time, with the other two from open play in extra time to make the score 6–3. His first and second league goals of the season came in a 5–1 win against Nottingham Forest, opening the scoring and adding a second goal 10 minutes later. On 26 November 2011, he scored a 93rd-minute winner in a 3–2 win away to Hull City. He scored again three days later in the following match in a 4–0 win at home to Ipswich Town. His first goal of 2012 came on 7 January in an FA Cup third round match away to Norwich City. He scored his first league goal of 2012 the following match in a 2–0 win away at Middlesbrough. On 31 January, he scored two goals as Burnley beat Nottingham Forest 2–0. He scored again the following match in a 1–1 draw at home to Peterborough United, this time rescuing a point for Burnley as he scored a terrific solo goal, dribbling the ball from near the centre circle before scoring. This was his 17th goal of the season in all competitions. Rodriguez finished the season as Burnley’s top goalscorer with 21 in all competitions which helped him earn a place in the Championship PFA Team of the Year.

Top Facts about Jay Rodriguez

1. Jay Enrique Rodriguez was born on 29 July 1989 in Burnley, Lancashire.
2. His father, Kiko, was also born in Burnley of Spanish descent and had a background in non-league football.
3. Rodriguez joined Burnley from the youth ranks and scored 41 goals in 128 appearances across all competitions from his debut in 2007.
4. In 2012, he joined Southampton for a reported fee of £7 million and made his Premier League debut against Manchester City.
5. Rodrigues made one appearance for England and scored the fastest goal of the season in 2013 (15 seconds against Chelsea).
6. He signed a new four-year deal with Southampton in May 2015 but missed the entire 2014-15 season with a knee injury.
7. Rodriguez signed for fellow Premier League club West Bromwich Albion in 2017 for a £12 million fee.
8. He was accused of racial abuse of a Brighton defender in January 2018, but the charges were found not proven.
9. Rodriguez rejoined Burnley in 2019 and scored four goals in a League Cup match against Burton Albion in August 2021.
10. He won Burnley’s Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year awards in 2011.
11. Rodriguez was selected for the England under-21 squad and received his first call-up to the full England squad in 2013.
12. He won his first cap for England in a friendly match against Chile in November 2013.
13. Rodriguez scored the equalising goal for Southampton in a 2017 EFL Cup Final and scored a stoppage-time equaliser against Aston Villa in December

  1. 14. He was part of the Burnley team that were promoted to the Premier League in 2009.
    15. Rodriguez scored 15 Premier League goals in 2013.

Is Jay Rodriguez Spanish?

Rodriguez, of Spanish descent through his father and paternal grandparents , was born in Burnley, Lancashire. His father Kiko was also born in Burnley, to Spanish parents, and grew up in Spain and England. Kiko was a non-league footballer. Rodriguez is the older of two sons.

Is Jay Rodriguez injury?

It is a complete tearing of the ligament, also called a rupture. The normal recovery time for an injury like this is between six and nine months. Depending on when Rodriguez has the surgery, it is expected to be soon, he could be back for the Saints by the end of the calendar year.

How much does Jay Rodriguez earn?

NameAgeWages in £/Week
Chris Wood| 28| 57,500
Ashley Barnes| 30| 47,500
Jay Rodríguez| 30| 50,000
Matej Vydra| 27| 37,500

Does Jay Rodriguez speak Spanish?

Rodriguez does not speak Spanish despite the name, inherited from his Spanish-born father Kiko.

Is Jay Rodriguez married?

Simone Lee

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