He spent five years in the first team before he transferred to Premier League champions Manchester City in 2012. EX-England starlet Jack Rodwell has been linked with Panathinaikos in the latest twist to his fall from grace. Jack Rodwell profile page, biographical information, injury history and news Jack Rodwell, 28, looks to benefit from the injury crisis. Jack Rodwell is set for another spell on the sidelines with his latest injury Credit: Reuters. The former England midfielder has been a free agent since leaving Blackburn Rovers in 2019. However, Rodwell get a fresh start in Serie A after spending his career in England. At 28-years-old Rodwell still has plenty of football left to play. The former Everton and Manchester City centre-back or midfielder, 28, was released by … Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell says he is nearing the end of the "worst injury setback" of his career. Jack Rodwell has described his injury absence as 'easily the worst set-back of his career' but the Manchester City midfielder is close to making a return this month. Jack Christian Rodwell (born 11 March 1991) is an English professional footballer who last played as a defender or defensive midfielder for Championship club Blackburn Rovers.. Rodwell joined Everton's academy at the age of seven, and made his debut in 2007. Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell is "the worst mistake the club has ever made," says ex-striker Marco Gabbiadini.