Striker Jay Rodriguez is one of Wrexham’s most high-profile players.
With countless Premier League and Championship appearances under his belt, Rodriguez’s 2025 arrival from Burnley was a statement signing from the Red Dragons.
The former Southampton man has since become a key part of Phil Parkinson’s squad at the Racecourse Ground, contributing to Wrexham’s promotion hunt.
So, with that in mind, here is everything you need to know about ex-Premier League star Rodriguez.
How old is Jay Rodriguez?
Jay Enrique Rodriguez is currently 35 years old at the time of writing. He was born on July 29, 1989.
What nationality is Jay Rodriguez?
Rodriguez is English, having been born in the Lancashire town of Burnley. He is also of Spanish descent through his father and paternal grandparents.
He has represented England at both youth and senior level.
Jay Rodriguez wife and family
The Wrexham star has been married to Simone Lee since 2015. The pair met in their hometown of Burnley and have been together ever since.
Jay Rodriguez’s father, Kiko, was also born in Burnley. He too played football, featuring for various clubs at non-league level. Kiko has three sons, with Jay being the youngest of the three.
Jay Rodriguez height
The former Burnley man stands at approximately 6ft 1 inches tall (1.85m), which makes him a big threat in the opposition box.
Jay Rodriguez stats
Jay Rodriguez began his senior career at Burnley, enjoying a lot of success with his hometown club. Featuring as either a striker or winger, he would help the Clarets reach the Premier League for the first time in 2010.
After earning himself a place in the Championship PFA Team of the Year in 2012, Rodriguez would be snapped up by Premier League newcomers Southampton. The forward would thrive on the south coast, becoming a key part of Mauricio Pochettino’s side, even bagging himself an England cap in the process.
Injuries would ultimately derail Rodriguez’s Saints career, and he would end up moving to West Brom in 2017. He would spend two years in the West Midlands before returning home in a move to Burnley.
Rodriguez’s goals would once again help his boyhood club secure promotion to the Premier League, with Vincent Kompany’s side dominating the Championship in 2023.
After falling down the pecking order at Turf Moor, the striker would drop down to League One in January 2025, joining Wrexham.
| Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | |
| 2007–2012 | Burnley | 105 | (31) | (13) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | → Stirling Albion (loan) | 11 | (3) | (0) |
| 2010 | → Barnsley (loan) | 6 | (1) | (0) |
| 2012–2017 | Southampton | 126 | (35) | (11) |
| 2017–2019 | West Bromwich Albion | 90 | (33) | (8) |
| 2019–2025 | Burnley | 165 | (25) | (11) |
| 2025– | Wrexham | 17 | (2) | (2) |
What is Jay Rodriguez’s salary/contract at Wrexham?
Rodriguez is reportedly on £15,000 p/w at Wrexham, making him one of the club’s highest ever-paid players. His 18-month deal is set to expire in 2026.
Jay Rodriguez Instagram
Jay Rodriguez currently has over 60k followers on Instagram – his username is @jayrodriguez_9.