Ex-Huddersfield, Blackburn Striker Rhodes Retires, Becomes Loans Manager

Jordan Rhodes, aged 35, has retired from professional football after an illustrious career as a prolific striker, becoming the third-highest goalscorer in the top four tiers of English football since 2004 with 220 goals. He had significant spells at Huddersfield Town, where he scored 97 goals across two periods, Blackburn Rovers, Middlesbrough, Sheffield Wednesday, Norwich City, Blackpool, and Mansfield Town. Rhodes was instrumental in Huddersfield's promotion from League One in 2012 and played a key role in Norwich City's Championship title-winning campaign. He has been appointed as the loans manager at Blackburn Rovers, linking up with former strike partner Rudy Gestede, now the club’s sporting director. Rhodes expressed gratitude for his playing career and looks forward to mentoring young players in his new role. Huddersfield Town officially recognized him as a club legend, highlighting his significant contributions during his two spells there.