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    Position:
    Midfielder

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    Team:
    Frickley Athletic

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    Started:
    2010

Rod Orlando Young

Buxton FC

Rod returned to the UK, relocating to the Chesterfield area, and went on to play at Buxton FC and Gainsborough Trinity before the COVID pandemic playing 8 games scoring 6 goals and 4 assists

R B Leipzig

Rod attended a week training camp at RB Leipzig following the recommendation of Djibril Cisse.

Welling United

Following a change of manager, Rod signed for Welling on a free transfer playing 8 games

Norwich City

Rod signed a 2 half year deal, finishing the final year of his scholarship and 2-year professional contract during his first season at Norwich City, Rod and his teammates went on to win the Fa Youth Cup beating Chelsea in the final over two legs 3-2. Whilst at Norwich City, Rod went on loan to Bishops Stortford and Grays Athletic to gain valuable senior football.

Year: 2010Exeter City

Rod started his career at Exeter City aged 15 and after only 1 season, was bought by Norwich City for 25,000

Personal Details

Nationality: British
Date of Birth: 4th March 1995
Height: 1.78m
Weight: 74kg

Strengths

  • Pace and power
  • Quality finisher
  • Technically excellent
  • Tactically aware
  • Good movement
  • Identifies and occupies space well
  • Can play any position across the forward line
  • Possesses long throw
  • Good interpersonal skills with coaches and teammates

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