23 Facts About Rodolph Austin

Rodolph William Austin was born on 1 June 1985 and is a Jamaican professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Portmore United.

Rodolph Austin is renowned as a tough tackling central midfielder who can play in attacking and central midfield as well as a central defender.

Rodolph Austin began his career at Portmore United, where he won two Jamaica National Premier League titles and the CFU Club Championship.

Rodolph Austin spent three seasons at the Championship club, scoring eight goals in 101 appearances, and briefly captained the side.

Rodolph Austin was part of their squads in three victorious Caribbean Cup tournaments, as well as three CONCACAF Gold Cups and the 2015 Copa America.

Rodolph Austin started his career at Portmore United in Jamaica, scoring six goals in 75 appearances whilst winning the two domestic league titles and the CFU Club Championship.

Rodolph Austin went on to sign a one-year loan deal with Brann, after an agreement was reached between Brann, Portmore United and Stoke.

In January 2011, Rodolph Austin was subject to a bid from Queens Park Rangers under manager Neil Warnock after a trial spell at the club, however Brann rejected the bid.

Rodolph Austin won the NISO Award as the best player in the 2011 Tippeligaen.

Rodolph Austin revealed he was hoping the move would be completed, revealing that former Leeds player and former Brann teammate Eirik Bakke was a big influence on his desire to join the club.

Leeds United confirmed the transfer later that day, subject to Rodolph Austin successfully obtaining a work permit.

Scans after the game revealed Rodolph Austin had not broken his leg but had however cracked his ankle bone and would be ruled out for several months.

Rodolph Austin received the Man of The Match Award in the same game for his impressive performance.

On 13 May 2015, Rodolph Austin's contract was not renewed by Leeds United and he was released by the club.

On 30 July 2015, after agreeing a three-year deal with Sheffield Wednesday, it was revealed that the move was cancelled as Rodolph Austin was not to be given a work permit due to new Football Association rules, wherein a non-European Union player has to represent a country in FIFA's top 50 rankings over the two years prior.

Rodolph Austin left the club as his contract expired in the summer of 2017.

Rodolph Austin signed a two-year contract and got shirt number 8.

Rodolph Austin rejoined his boyhood club Portmore United on 1 January 2022.

Rodolph Austin has featured for Jamaica U20, U23 and senior national teams since 2005.

Rodolph Austin won the Caribbean Cup with Jamaica in 2008, again in 2010, and again in 2014.

Rodolph Austin was named Most Valuable Player for the tournament in 2010 and 2014.

Rodolph Austin captained Jamaica at the 2015 Copa America, their first entry into the South American championship.

Rodolph Austin rapped the part that was made famous by Jamaican-born England international.