About Roger Verdi
Born 1953. Roger Verdi is a Kenyan association football player.
Roger Verdi (born Rajinder Singh Virdee on 4 February 1953) is an English retired professional footballer who spent his entire career in North America, making over 100 league appearances in the North American Soccer League.
Early life Verdi was born on 4 February 1953, as Rajinder Singh Virdee in Nairobi, Kenya, to Indian Sikh parents. He was the youngest of their two sons. The family moved to England when Verdi was aged seven, settling in Smethwick.
North America Verdi began his career in Canada with the Vancouver Spartans.
He is also the owner of the Roger Verdi International Soccer Academy.
Later life Verdi retired to Dallas, Texas, working in construction.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Roger Verdi?
English footballer (born 1953)
When was Roger Verdi born?
Roger Verdi was born on 4 February 1953 in Nairobi.
What is Roger Verdi's occupation?
Roger Verdi is an association football player.
What nationality is Roger Verdi?
Roger Verdi is Kenyan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Roger Verdi. https://biography.guide/roger-verdi/
MLA: "Roger Verdi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/roger-verdi/.
Chicago: "Roger Verdi." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/roger-verdi/.
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