Harvey James Rodgers (born 20 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club Grimsby Town.

Harvey Rodgers
Personal information
Full name Harvey James Rodgers[1]
Date of birth (1996-10-20) 20 October 1996 (age 28)[2]
Place of birth Selby, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Grimsby Town
Number 5
Youth career
0000–2015 Hull City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Hull City 0 (0)
2017Accrington Stanley (loan) 19 (1)
2017–2018 Fleetwood Town 0 (0)
2018–2023 Accrington Stanley 108 (4)
2018–2019Hartlepool United (loan) 4 (0)
2023– Grimsby Town 55 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:00, 28 October 2024 (UTC)

A product of the Hull City academy, he spent time on loan with Accrington Stanley before signing for Fleetwood Town permanently in 2017. He rejoined Stanley after only six months with Fleetwood and has since spent time on loan with Hartlepool United.

Career

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Hull City

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Rodgers came through the youth ranks at Hull City and signed his first professional contract at the beginning of the 2015–16 season, Hull were promoted to the Premier League at the end of his first full season, however he did not play a single first team game.

In January 2017 Rodgers joined Accrington Stanley on loan with fellow Hull City player Jonathan Edwards,[3] He made his league debut against Carlise United.[4]

At the end of the 2016-17 season, Hull City announced that they were offering a new contract to Rodgers.[5]

Fleetwood Town

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In July 2017 Rodgers signed for Fleetwood Town, turning down a new contract with Hull.[6] Rodgers stated that he was "buzzing" that manager Uwe Rosler had wanted to sign him.[7]

On his debut for Fleetwood he was sent off in an EFL Cup defeat to Carlisle United, this would be his only appearance for the club.[8]

Accrington Stanley

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On 31 January 2018, Rodgers returned to Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal, upon signing he stated "I am buzzing to be back. I loved every minute of my time, it was my first club away from Hull so it was special,"[9]

In December 2018 Rodgers joined National League side Hartlepool United on loan.[10]

Following a run of five-goals during the 2022–23 season, Rodgers said he was relishing playing boyhood favourites Leeds United in the FA Cup, and joked that he had already practiced his goal celebration.[11] He played the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 defeat.[12]

On 9 July 2021, Rodgers signed a new two-year deal to keep him with the club until the end of the 2022–23 season.[13]

On 20 May 2023, Accrington announced their retained list and confirmed that they were in discussions with Rodgers over a new contract.[14]

Grimsby Town

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On 23 June 2023, Rodgers signed for Grimsby Town on a three-year contract, having turned down a new offer from Accrington.[15]

Personal life

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He is a Leeds United supporter.[16] son of Kirsty Rodgers and David Rodgers

Career statistics

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As of match played 26 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Accrington Stanley (loan) 2016–17[17] League Two 19 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 20 1
Fleetwood Town 2017–18[18] League One 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 5 0
Accrington Stanley 2017–18[18] League Two 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
2018–19[19] League One 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 7 0
2019–20[20] League One 6 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 0
2020–21[21] League One 28 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 29 0
2021–22[22] League One 22 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 26 0
2022–23[23] League One 41 4 5 0 1 0 6 2 53 6
Total 108 4 5 0 4 0 11 2 128 6
Hartlepool United (loan) 2018–19[19] National League 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 6 0
Grimsby Town 2023–24[24] League Two 42 1 2 0 1 0 2 0 47 1
2024–25[25] League Two 13 2 0 0 2 0 1[a] 0 16 2
Total 55 3 2 0 3 0 3 0 63 3
Career total 186 8 8 0 8 0 20 2 222 10
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "Notification of shirt numbers: Accrington Stanley" (PDF). English Football League. p. 1. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. ^ a b "Profile". 11v11. Retrieved 14 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Coley snaps up Hull loanees". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  4. ^ "Four changes for Stanley". accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
  5. ^ Jackson, William (13 June 2017). "City set to lose promising centre-back to League One side". HullLive. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  6. ^ "Harvey Rodgers: Fleetwood Town sign Hull City defender". BBC. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  7. ^ "Town complete signing of Harvey Rodgers from Hull City". www.fleetwoodtownfc.com. 16 June 2017. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Fleetwood 1-2 Carlisle". BBC. 8 August 2017. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Accrington sign Rodgers from Fleetwood". BBC Sport. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Harvey Rodgers Joins Pools on Loan - News - Hartlepool United". Archived from the original on 15 December 2018. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  11. ^ https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/leeds-united-fan-on-special-celebration-plans-if-he-scores-against-whites-for-accrington-stanley-4004733 [bare URL]
  12. ^ "Accrington Stanley vs Leeds United on 28 Jan 23 - Match Centre - Accrington Stanley". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  13. ^ "NEW CONTRACT: Rodgers to remain a Red for a further two years". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  14. ^ "UPDATE: Retained list". www.accringtonstanley.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  15. ^ "Rodgers joins on three-year deal - Grimsby Town Football Club". gtfc.co.uk. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  16. ^ "Leeds fan Harvey Rodgers out to cause an FA Cup upset with Accrington Stanley". The Independent. 27 January 2023. Retrieved 28 June 2023.
  17. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  18. ^ a b "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
  19. ^ a b "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  20. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  22. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  23. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  24. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  25. ^ "Games played by Harvey Rodgers in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 August 2024.
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