Morgan Rogers facts for kids
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Rogers with England in 2026
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| Full name | Morgan Elliot Rogers | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 26 July 2002 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Halesowen, England | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.87 m) | |||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | |||||||||||||||
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Current team
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Chelsea | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2019 | West Bromwich Albion | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||||
| 2019 | West Bromwich Albion | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2023 | Manchester City | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2021 | → Lincoln City (loan) | 25 | (6) | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | → Bournemouth (loan) | 14 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2023 | → Blackpool (loan) | 20 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Middlesbrough | 26 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2024–2026 | Aston Villa | 85 | (21) | |||||||||||||
| 2026– | Chelsea | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| International career‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2017 | England U15 | 6 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2017–2018 | England U16 | 8 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2019 | England U17 | 15 | (9) | |||||||||||||
| 2019–2020 | England U18 | 8 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2021–2022 | England U20 | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2024 | England U21 | 7 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2024– | England | 22 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:27, 15 May 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:05, 18 July 2026 (UTC) |
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Morgan Elliot Rogers, born on July 26, 2002, is a talented English football player. He plays as an attacking midfielder or a winger for the Chelsea club and the England national team. Morgan is known for his strength, powerful runs, and amazing ability to score goals from far away. He is also great at controlling the ball.
Morgan grew up in Halesowen and started his football journey at the West Bromwich Albion academy. In 2019, he joined Manchester City. He then played on loan for Lincoln City, Bournemouth, and Blackpool.
In 2023, Morgan moved to Middlesbrough. After a successful half-season, he joined Aston Villa in 2024. He had an amazing season with Villa, earning the Young Player of the Season award. In 2025, he also won the prestigious PFA Young Player of the Year award. In July 2026, Morgan made a big move to Chelsea for a record fee for an English player.
Morgan has proudly played for England at many levels, from the under-15 team all the way to the senior national team. He made his first appearance for the senior England team in 2024.
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Morgan's Early Life
Morgan Rogers was born in Halesowen. He is the middle of three brothers. His parents are Deborah and Howard Rogers. Morgan has Jamaican family roots through his mother.
He went to Colley Lane Primary and Sandwell Academy. In 2017, Morgan helped his Sandwell team win the National Schools Cup. He scored a goal and helped set up another in the final game. Growing up, Morgan was a big fan of West Bromwich Albion. He was also childhood friends with another famous footballer, Jude Bellingham.
Morgan's Club Journey
Starting at West Bromwich Albion
Morgan joined West Bromwich Albion when he was just seven years old. A club scout noticed his talent. He played his first professional game for West Brom on February 6, 2019. This was in an FA Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Time at Manchester City
On August 1, 2019, Morgan signed with Manchester City. However, he did not play any games for their main team.
Loan Spells: Learning and Growing
Morgan spent time on loan at different clubs to gain experience.
- Lincoln City: In January 2021, he joined Lincoln City. He scored his first professional goal there against Portsmouth. He even won the EFL Young Player of the Month award in March 2021.
- AFC Bournemouth: In August 2021, Morgan went on loan to Bournemouth. He mostly played as a substitute but scored one goal for the team.
- Blackpool: He joined Blackpool on loan in January 2023. He scored his only goal for them in a win against Norwich City.
Playing for Middlesbrough
On July 7, 2023, Morgan moved to Middlesbrough. He quickly scored his first goal for the club in a friendly game. His first goal in a real competition was in an EFL Cup win against Bolton Wanderers. Morgan scored five goals during Middlesbrough's journey to the EFL Cup semi-finals. This made him the top goalscorer in that competition for the season!
Shining at Aston Villa
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On February 1, 2024, Morgan joined Premier League club Aston Villa. He made his Premier League debut just two days later. On April 6, 2024, he scored his first goal for Aston Villa.
Morgan had an incredible game on January 29, 2025. He scored three goals, a hat-trick, in a UEFA Champions League match against Celtic! He scored two of those goals in the first five minutes. This made him one of the youngest English players to score a Champions League hat-trick. He also scored a goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals.
The 2024–25 season was amazing for Morgan. He scored 14 goals and helped with 15 assists. He was named Aston Villa's Young Player of the Season. In June 2025, Morgan won the PFA Young Player of the Year award. This is a huge honor for young players!
Morgan signed a new contract with Aston Villa in November 2025, keeping him with the club until 2031. On May 20, 2026, he scored in a 3–0 win over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final. Aston Villa won this competition for the first time ever! UEFA also named Morgan the Europa League Player of the Season.
Joining Chelsea
On July 21, 2026, Morgan joined Premier League club Chelsea. The transfer fee of £117 million for Morgan set a new record for an English football player.
Morgan's International Career
Playing for England's Youth Teams
Morgan has proudly represented England at many youth levels. He played for teams from under-15 all the way up to under-21.
In September 2018, Morgan scored a hat-trick for the England under-17 team against Belgium. The next month, he scored against the United States and Brazil. In March 2019, he scored two more goals against Switzerland. He also played in the 2019 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.
Morgan made his debut for the England under-18 team in September 2019. He later played for the England U20s in September 2021. In March 2024, he made his debut for the England U21s.
Playing for the Senior England Team
On November 11, 2024, Morgan was called up to the England senior team for the first time. He made his senior debut on November 14, helping England win 3–0 against Greece. Morgan scored his first goal for England in a friendly match against Wales on October 9, 2025, at Wembley.
On May 22, 2026, Morgan was chosen to be part of the 26-player squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Morgan's Playing Style
Morgan is a very flexible player. He often plays as a "number 10" (an attacking midfielder) for Aston Villa. He can also play as a winger or a striker. He is known for taking powerful shots from far away. He loves to run at opponents and break through their defenses.
People praise Morgan for his physical strength and powerful runs. He is also very smart tactically, great at dribbling, and works very hard. His strong ball control and dangerous runs have led to comparisons with famous players like Jamal Musiala, Ronaldo, and Wayne Rooney. Morgan himself looks up to Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and his former Villa teammate Jadon Sancho.
During 2025, Morgan was seen as one of the best young players in the Premier League. By the 2025–26 season, many people called him one of the best attacking midfielders in the world. Sports Illustrated described him as special because of his physical strength. ESPN also listed him among the top attacking midfielders, saying he has "youth, power, intensity, skills, hunger, energy, confidence." GiveMeSport said his ball control was "one of, if not the best in the league."
After scoring a goal, Morgan often does an "ice cold" celebration. He crosses his arms and rubs his shoulders. His former Manchester City teammate, Cole Palmer, even started doing this celebration too! Palmer said Morgan inspired him to do it.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | EFL Cup | Europe | Other | Total | |||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| West Bromwich Albion U21 | 2017–18 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |||||
| West Bromwich Albion | 2018–19 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
| Manchester City U21 | 2019–20 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | |||||
| 2020–21 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 5 | 1 | ||||||
| Lincoln City (loan) | 2020–21 | League One | 25 | 6 | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | 28 | 6 | |||
| Bournemouth (loan) | 2021–22 | Championship | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 16 | 1 | ||
| Blackpool (loan) | 2022–23 | Championship | 20 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | 22 | 1 | |||
| Middlesbrough | 2023–24 | Championship | 26 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5 | — | — | 33 | 7 | ||
| Aston Villa | 2023–24 | Premier League | 11 | 3 | — | — | 5 | 0 | — | 16 | 3 | |||
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 37 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | — | 54 | 14 | ||
| 2025–26 | Premier League | 37 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 3 | — | 55 | 14 | ||
| Total | 85 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 7 | — | 125 | 31 | |||
| Chelsea | 2026–27 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 170 | 31 | 12 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 32 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 231 | 47 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
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| England | 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 10 | 1 | |
| 2026 | 10 | 0 | |
| Total | 22 | 1 | |
Scores and results list England's goal tally first.
| No. | Date | Venue | Cap | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | Ref. |
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| 1 | 9 October 2025 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | 9 |  Wales |
1–0 | 3–0 | Friendly |
Morgan's Achievements
Manchester City U18
- FA Youth Cup: 2019–20
Aston Villa
- UEFA Europa League: 2025–26
England
- FIFA World Cup third place: 2026
Individual Awards
- EFL League One Young Player of the Month: March 2021
- EFL Cup top scorer: 2023–24
- Aston Villa Young Player of the Season: 2024–25
- The Athletic Premier League Young Player of the Season: 2024–25
- PFA Young Player of the Year: 2024–25
- UEFA Europa League Player of the Season: 2025–26
- UEFA Europa League Team of the Season: 2025–26
