Ex-Burnley striker Rodriguez announces retirement
Former Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez announces his retirement from playing career.
Former Burnley striker Jay Rodriguez has announced his retirement from professional football. The 37-year-old England international began his career with the Clarets and left his hometown club to join Southampton in 2012. Rodriguez made one appearance for the England national team in 2013 and subsequently joined West Bromwich Albion before returning to Burnley in 2019.
During his two spells with Burnley, he won promotion to the Premier League twice and played more than 250 Premier League games. Rodriguez also helped Wrexham win promotion from League One in 2025, appearing 25 times for the Welsh side after leaving them in summer.
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