Morgan Elliot Rogers (born 26 July 2002)[3] is an English professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Premier League club Aston Villa and the England national team.
[4] He made his professional debut for West Brom on 6 February 2019, coming on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Wes Hoolahan against Brighton & Hove Albion in the FA Cup.
[5] Rogers signed for Manchester City on 1 August 2019, after playing against them for West Bromwich Albion in the FA Youth Cup semi-final.
[18] On 1 February 2024, Rogers signed for Premier League club Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee,[19] reported to be £8m, potentially rising to £15m with performance-related add-ons.
[23] On 29 January 2025, he netted his first UEFA Champions League goals by scoring a hat-trick, including two in the first five minutes, in a 4–2 victory over Celtic in which he was named player of the match.
[35] On 11 November 2024, Rogers was called up to the England senior team for the first time for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Greece and the Republic of Ireland.
[37][38] Described by some media outlets as one of the best young footballers in the Premier League[39][40][41][42] and in the world,[43] Rogers is a versatile player who has primarily operated as a number 10 at Aston Villa[44] but can also play as a winger, striker or attacking midfielder.
[53] After scoring, Rogers will often celebrate by crossing his arms and rubbing his shoulders, a move his former Manchester City teammate Cole Palmer later made famous.