# Harvey Rodgers

Harvey James Rodgers (born 20 October 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two 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.

## Personal life

He is a Leeds United supporter. son of Kirsty Rodgers and David Rodgers

## Career statistics

    As of match played 7 December 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | FA Cup | FA Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Accrington Stanley (loan) | 2016–17 | League Two | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Fleetwood Town | 2017–18 | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2017–18 | League Two | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2018–19 | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2019–20 | League One | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2020–21 | League One | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2021–22 | League One | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Accrington Stanley | 2022–23 | League One | 41 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 53 | 6 |
| Accrington Stanley | Total | Total | 108 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 128 | 6 |
| Hartlepool United (loan) | 2018–19 | National League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Grimsby Town | 2023–24 | League Two | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 47 | 1 |
| Grimsby Town | 2024–25 | League Two | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 35 | 3 |
| Grimsby Town | Total | Total | 72 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 82 | 4 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 203 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 241 | 11 |
* ↑ Appearances in EFL Trophy