Jordan Rhodes
Scottish footballer and striker
Born
February 5th, 1990
35 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Scotland
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A professional footballer from Scotland, played as a striker primarily for clubs in England. Developed a prolific scoring record during formative years at Huddersfield Town, where he was recognized as one of the top scorers in League One. Subsequent achievements included stints at Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough. Represented the national team, earning multiple caps and contributing to international competitions. The career trajectory included moves that reflected consistent performance and notable goal totals across various seasons.
Scored over 100 league goals with Huddersfield Town
Played for Blackburn Rovers in the EFL Championship
Represented Scotland at international level
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