CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 06: Joe Rodon of Wales runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League B Group B4 match between Wales and Türkiye at The Cardiff City Stadium on September 06, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Images)
Leeds United defender Joe Rodon delivered a standout performance in Wales’ 0-0 draw against Turkey, earning him the EE Player of the Match award.
Rodon, joined in the starting lineup by fellow Leeds teammate Karl Darlow, played a pivotal role in Saturday’s Nations League clash. Dan James, another Leeds player, entered the match as a halftime substitute.
The game posed challenges for Rodon, particularly in the first half when he collided heads with teammate Mark Harris while defending near the Welsh penalty area. Both players required on-field treatment, and Harris was substituted at halftime, making way for James. Despite sustaining injuries that required heavy bandaging, Rodon remained on the field and anchored a resilient defensive effort to withstand Turkey’s pressure.
Following the match, Wales highlighted Rodon’s impressive performance on social media, referring to him as “a rock at the back” in recognition of his key contributions to securing the draw.
