Leeds United

Joe Rodon

A centre back who would rather step into midfield with the ball than hit it long, comfortable enough in possession that Leeds can build through him under pressure. He organises the back line calmly and rarely looks flustered, exactly the trait an unsettled defence needs.
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Appearances
2
Tackles won
1

Season Snapshot

Minutes played
124
62.00 per match
Tackles won
1
Interceptions
1
Clean sheets contributed
8
as defensive proxy

Season Stats

Appearances
2
Minutes played
124
Tackles won
1
Interceptions
1
Clearances
8
Blocks
1

League Rankings

Among Premier League 2026/27 defenders

Tackles won
107th of 121
Interceptions
110th of 120
Clearances
83rd of 136
Blocks
81st of 93
👻 Ghost Players #53 of 273
😈 The Bad Boys #147 of 326
👑 Assist Kings #250 of 273
💪 Workhorses #253 of 273
🎯 Pass Masters #302 of 417

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Joe Rodon, The Centre Back Who Steps Forward

Rodon carries the ball into midfield rather than clearing it long, a job normally left to a holding player.

Rodon defends like a player comfortable enough on the ball to ignore the easy option, stepping forward into midfield with it rather than clearing his lines the moment danger appears. That habit turns defence into attack in a single movement, because an opponent set up to press a long ball has nobody to press. He reads passing lanes early too, cutting out balls before they properly develop into a chance.

Playing that way asks a lot of positional trust from the midfielder ahead of him, because stepping out of the back line leaves a gap that has to be covered. Leeds pair him with another calm defender to manage that risk, which works well when both read danger the same way and badly when they do not. How that partnership copes against quicker forward lines is worth watching.

The Rest Of The Squad

28 players

Goalkeepers

1
James Trafford
Manchester City · Age 23
5 apps
21
Alex Cairns
Age 33
0 apps
49
Darryl Ombang
Age 21
0 apps
16
Michael Zetterer
Age 31
0 apps
48
Rory Mahady
Scunthorpe United · Age 20
0 apps

Defenders

24
James Justin
Age 28
5 apps 1a
2
Jayden Bogle
Age 26
5 apps 1g
5
Tarik Muharemovic
Bosnia and Herzegovina · Age 23
5 apps 1a
30
Nico Elvedi
Switzerland · Age 30
4 apps
3
Gabriel Gudmundsson
Sweden · Age 27
3 apps
15
Jaka Bijol
Age 27
3 apps
26
Melvin Bard
Age 25
1 app
65
Jayden Lienou
Age 18
0 apps

Midfielders

18
Anton Stach
Age 27
5 apps 1g
11
Brenden Aaronson
USA · Age 25
5 apps
4
Ethan Ampadu
Age 26
5 apps
22
Ao Tanaka
Japan · Age 28
4 apps 1a
8
Sean Longstaff
Age 28
2 apps
50
Alfie Cresswell
Age 19
0 apps
72
Callum Mills
Age 18
0 apps
44
Ilia Gruev
Age 26
0 apps
47
Rhys Chadwick
Age 19
0 apps

Forwards

9
Dominic Calvert-Lewin
Age 29
5 apps 3g 1a
19
Noah Okafor
Switzerland · Age 26
5 apps 1g
10
Harry Wilson
Fulham · Age 29
4 apps
14
Lukas Nmecha
Age 27
4 apps 1a
7
Daniel James
Age 28
3 apps
23
Jean-Mattéo Bahoya
Age 21
1 app
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Joe Rodon: The Box Defender

Leeds’ defensive rock, built to win headers and keep the penalty area protected.

Rodon plays like a defender who enjoys the battle. He attacks aerial balls, stays tight to forwards and clears danger with conviction. Leeds games often involve frantic phases, and Rodon’s job is to bring order, defending the basics with discipline rather than chasing the ball.

He also brings leadership. He talks constantly, keeps the line organised and competes in every duel like it’s personal. When Leeds survive a late onslaught, Rodon is usually part of the reason, because he defends the box like it’s his territory.

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