Brendan Rodgers is a Northern Irish professional football manager and former player, currently managing Scottish Premiership club Celtic. Born on 26 January 1973, Rodgers has had a distinguished career in football, both as a player and a manager, with significant achievements in various clubs including Liverpool, Swansea City, Leicester City, and Celtic.
Main Milestones
Birth
26 January 1973
Brendan Rodgers was born in Carnlough, Northern Ireland.
Early Playing Career
1991-1993
Rodgers began his career as a defender at Ballymena United, where he stayed until he was signed by Reading at the age of 18. However, a genetic knee condition forced him to retire at age 20.
Coaching Career at Chelsea
2004-2008
After a period studying coaching methods in Spain, Rodgers was invited by José Mourinho to join Chelsea as youth manager in 2004. He was later promoted to reserve manager in 2006.
Manager at Watford
2008-2009
Rodgers was appointed manager of Watford in 2008, where he guided the team to finish 13th in the Championship, avoiding relegation.
Manager at Reading
2009-2010
Rodgers became the manager of Reading in 2009 but left the club by mutual consent after six months due to disappointing results.
Manager at Swansea City
2010-2012
Rodgers led Swansea City to promotion to the Premier League, making them the first Welsh team to do so. He then guided them to finish 11th in the Premier League the following season.
Manager at Liverpool
2012-2015
Rodgers became the manager of Liverpool in 2012 and led the team to finish second in the Premier League in the 2013-2014 season. He was sacked in October 2015.
Manager at Celtic
2016-2019
Rodgers joined Celtic in 2016 and led the team to an undefeated domestic season in his first year, winning two domestic trebles. He left Celtic for Leicester City in February 2019.
Manager at Leicester City
2019-2023
Rodgers became the manager of Leicester City in 2019 and led the team to win the 2021 FA Cup. He left Leicester City by mutual consent in April 2023.
Return to Celtic
2023-Present
Rodgers returned to Celtic in June 2023 and won his third Scottish league title in his first season back at the club.
