Harvey James Rodgers (born 20 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Grimsby Town.
A product of the Hull City academy, he spent time on loan with Accrington Stanley before signing for Fleetwood Town permanently in 2017. He rejoined Stanley after only six months with Fleetwood and has since spent time on loan with Hartlepool United.
Career Hull City Rodgers came through the youth ranks at Hull City and signed his first professional contract at the beginning of the 2015–16 season, Hull were promoted to the Premier League at the end of his first full season, however he did not play a single first team game.
In January 2017 Rodgers joined Accrington Stanley on loan with fellow Hull City player Jonathan Edwards, He made his league debut against Carlise United.
At the end of the 2016-17 season, Hull City announced that they were offering a new contract to Rodgers.
Fleetwood Town In July 2017 Rodgers signed for Fleetwood Town, turning down a new contract with Hull. Rodgers stated that he was "buzzing" that manager Uwe Rosler had wanted to sign him.
On his debut for Fleetwood he was sent off in an EFL Cup defeat to Carlisle United, this would be his only appearance for the club.
Accrington Stanley On 31 January 2018, Rodgers returned to Accrington Stanley for an undisclosed fee, signing a two-year deal, upon signing he stated "I am buzzing to be back. I loved every minute of my time, it was my first club away from Hull so it was special,"
In December 2018 Rodgers joined National League side Hartlepool United on loan.
Following a run of five-goals during the 2022–23 season, Rodgers said he was relishing playing boyhood favourites Leeds United in the FA Cup, and joked that he had already practiced his goal celebration. He played the full 90 minutes in a 3–1 defeat.
On 9 July 2021, Rodgers signed a new two-year deal to keep him with the club until the end of the 2022–23 season.
On 20 May 2023, Accrington announced their retained list and confirmed that they were in discussions with Rodgers over a new contract.
Grimsby Town On 23 June 2023, Rodgers signed for Grimsby Town on a three-year contract, having turned down a new offer from Accrington.
Rodgers was named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season for the 2025–26 season.
Personal life He is a Leeds United supporter.
Career statistics
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAccrington Stanley (loan)2016–17League Two191100000201Fleetwood Town2017–18League One0000104050Accrington Stanley2017–18League Two50000000502018–19League One60001000702019–20League One60000020802020–21League One2800000102902021–22League One2200020202602022–23League One414501062536Total108450401121286Hartlepool United (loan)2018–19National League4000002060Grimsby Town2023–24League Two4212010204712024–25League Two4441020204942025–26League Two453404030563Total13187070701528Career total2621313012024231115
Honours Individual EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2025–26 Grimsby Town Player of the Year: 2025-26
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