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Former Saints striker Rodriguez announces retirement from professional football

FORMER Saints and England striker Jay Rodriguez has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 37.

By Alfie House · Daily Echo

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:30 AM

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Former Southampton and Burnley forward Jay Rodriguez has announced his retirement from professional football.
He had been a free agent after leaving his final club, Wrexham, during the summer.
Rodriguez scored 35 goals in 126 appearances for Southampton between 2012 and 2017.

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Former Southampton forward Jay Rodriguez has officially announced his retirement from professional football. The striker had been a free agent since departing Wrexham in the summer, following a 25-appearance spell where he helped the Welsh side earn promotion from League One in 2025.

Rodriguez began his career at Burnley before moving to Southampton in 2012, scoring 35 goals in 126 appearances and reaching the 2017 EFL Cup final. He also earned an England cap in 2013, joined West Brom for £14 million in 2017, and later returned to Burnley.

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