Rolando Aarons facts for kids
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Aarons with Newcastle United in 2015
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rolando Aarons | ||
| Date of birth | 16 November 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Kingston, Jamaica | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2009–2012 | Bristol City | ||
| 2012–2014 | Newcastle United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2021 | Newcastle United | 22 | (2) |
| 2018 | → Hellas Verona (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2018 | → Slovan Liberec (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| 2019 | → Sheffield Wednesday (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2019–2020 | → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2020 | → Motherwell (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2021–2023 | Huddersfield Town | 11 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Motherwell (loan) | 2 | (0) |
| 2024 | Celje | 16 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2014–2015 | England U20 | 5 | (2) |
| 2022 | Jamaica | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 30 December 2024 | |||
Rolando Aarons (born 16 November 1995) is a professional footballer from Jamaica. He plays as a winger, which means he plays on the sides of the field. He has played for several clubs in different countries. These include Hellas Verona in Italy, Slovan Liberec in the Czech Republic, and Motherwell in Scotland. He also played for Celje in Slovenia and for English clubs like Sheffield Wednesday and Wycombe Wanderers.
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Rolando Aarons' Football Journey
Starting Out at Newcastle United
Rolando Aarons joined Newcastle United in 2012. Before that, he was with his hometown club, Bristol City. He played his first game for Newcastle's reserve team in February 2013. Just 17 days later, he scored his first goal for the reserves against Crystal Palace.
In April 2014, Aarons signed his first professional contract with Newcastle United. This was a big step in his football career.
Making a Mark in 2014–15
Aarons had a great start to the 2014–15 season. He scored a goal and helped set up another in a pre-season tournament. He then got the number 16 shirt for the team.
On 17 August 2014, he made his first Premier League appearance. He came on as a substitute against Manchester City. Later that month, he scored his first goal for the senior team in a 3–3 draw with Crystal Palace. He also helped set up another goal in that exciting match.
In October, Aarons scored again in the League Cup. His goal helped Newcastle win 2–0 against Manchester City, who were the champions at the time.
Loan Spells to Gain Experience
To get more playing time, Aarons went on loan to different clubs.
Playing in Italy and Czech Republic
In 2018, he played for Hellas Verona in Italy. After that, he moved to Slovan Liberec in the Czech Republic. He played 13 games for the Czech team before returning to Newcastle in December 2018.
Loans in England and Scotland
In January 2019, Aarons joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan until the end of the season. He then moved to Wycombe Wanderers on a short loan in September 2019. This loan ended in January 2020.
Later in January 2020, he went on loan to Scottish Premiership club Motherwell. His time with Motherwell ended in May 2020.
Moving to Huddersfield Town
On 7 January 2021, Aarons signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Huddersfield Town. He made his first appearance for them two days later in an FA Cup match. A week after that, he played his first Championship game for Huddersfield.
Second Loan to Motherwell
In August 2022, Aarons went back to Motherwell for another loan spell. However, his loan was cut short in November 2022 due to an injury.
Playing in Slovenia with Celje
On 8 January 2024, Aarons joined NK Celje in Slovenia as a free agent. He played his first game for Celje on 13 January 2024 against Dinamo Zagreb.
Trying Out for Dinamo Tbilisi
In June 2025, Aarons played as a trialist for Dinamo Tbilisi. This means he was trying out for the team to see if he would join them.
International Football
Rolando Aarons can play for either England or Jamaica at the international level.
Representing England's Youth Team
In August 2014, he was called up to the England U20 team. He scored his first goal for them in a 6–0 friendly win against Romania. His club manager at the time said Aarons wanted to play for England in the future.
Playing for Jamaica
In May 2022, Aarons received his first call-up to the Jamaica squad. He made his debut for Jamaica as a substitute on 7 June 2022. This game was against Suriname at Kingston National Stadium.
How Rolando Aarons Plays
Aarons usually plays as a winger, often on the left side of the field. He is left-footed and is known for his speed and skill with the ball. People have compared his playing style to that of famous winger Raheem Sterling. Both players were born in Jamaica and play for England.
Personal Life and Family
Rolando Aarons was born in Kingston, Jamaica. When he was five years old, he moved to England to live with his mother in Bristol. He is also the cousin of another professional footballer, Max Aarons, who plays for Bournemouth.
See also
In Spanish: Rolando Aarons para niños
