Brendan Rodgers

Early Life and Playing Career

Brendan Rodgers' early life and playing career laid the foundation for his future success as a football manager.

Birth

26 January 1973

Brendan Rodgers was born in Carnlough, Northern Ireland.

Playing Career

1990s

Rodgers played for Ballymena United and Reading before retiring at the age of 20 due to a genetic knee condition.