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
26 January 1973
Birth
Brendan Rodgers was born in Carnlough, Northern Ireland.
1991-1993
Early Playing Career
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.
2004-2008
Coaching Career at Chelsea
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.
2008-2009
Manager at Watford
Rodgers was appointed manager of Watford in 2008, where he guided the team to finish 13th in the Championship, avoiding relegation.
2009-2010
Manager at Reading
Rodgers became the manager of Reading in 2009 but left the club by mutual consent after six months due to disappointing results.
2010-2012
Manager at Swansea City
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.
2012-2015
Manager at Liverpool
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.
2016-2019
Manager at Celtic
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.
2019-2023
Manager at Leicester City
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.
2023-Present
Return to Celtic
Rodgers returned to Celtic in June 2023 and won his third Scottish league title in his first season back at the club.
