Joe Rodon makes himself key star at Leeds United as ‘phenomenal’ development shared
Leeds United are adapting to the Premier League nicely under Daniel Farke.
Despite sitting 15th in the table, Leeds have had promising performances in all of their matches, barring the 5-0 defeat to league leaders Arsenal.
Farke faced calls to be sacked despite winning the Championship last season, yet he has shown fans how Leeds can be defensively solid at the top level already.
One player Farke has consistently relied on during his tenure is Joe Rodon, who has achieved an impressive new milestone for the Peacocks.
Joe Rodon achieves impressive feat for Leeds
Rodon has been praised for his physicality in defence this season, and he’s helped Leeds achieve two clean sheets in the first seven Premier League matches.
Jaka Bijol’s arrival spelt trouble for Rodon in the summer, yet the 27-year-old has retained his starting place to achieve a remarkable accomplishment.
Rodon has not only started 90 consecutive league games for Leeds, but he has also made the most appearances of any Leeds player under Farke (105).
LUFCDATA described it as “phenomenal“.
Rodon’s career path:
- Cheltenham: 2017-2018
- Swansea: 2018-2021
- Tottenham: 2020-2023
- Rennes: 2022-2023 (loan)
- Leeds: 2023-present
Rodon is part of the defence that has conceded the sixth-least expected goals (xG) in the Premier League this season.
His growth at Leeds has been remarkable, and he has developed into a top-quality centre-back under Farke’s tutelage, with his reliability shining through.
It’s rare for a manager to put so much faith in a player whilst coaching a newly-promoted team, yet Rodon’s reliability has proven to be invaluable for Leeds.
Often an unsung hero for the Peacocks, Rodon’s emergence at Leeds has resulted in him being a crucial part of the Wales defence too.
Joe Rodon can make history with both Leeds and Wales
Rodon has 55 caps for Wales, yet in the last few years, he has clearly emerged as one of his country’s best centre-backs.
This shows how mentally strong he is, always striving for improvement, and he could play a huge part in achieving World Cup qualification for the Dragons.
After making a mistake in the 2-2 draw versus Bournemouth, Rodon was praised for his character for facing the media to address it.
His close bond with fellow Wales stars Ethan Ampadu, Karl Darlow, and Dan James has certainly improved aspects of his game at both club and international level.
Leeds have another 31 Premier League games to play this season, and every Leeds fan can be sure that Rodon will be there every step of the way.
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