Commentator & Voiceover

As well as commentary, John provides voiceovers for adverts, documentaries and corporate films through his agents at excellent talent, who can be contacted on 03452 100 111. Please visit the voiceovers page for more details.

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John Roder is one of the UK's leading freelance football commentators, and has worked for broadcasters all over the world, having been freelance since 1994. He has commentated on the Premier League for the prestigious and world famous BBC programme Match of the Day since 2004; for BT Sport/TNT Sports since the launch in 2013; and is a regular voice on TV stations all around the world. John has provided world feed commentary on many FIFA events, working onsite at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 World Cup tournaments, and the 2011, 2015, 2019 and 2023 Women's World Cup. He has worked at six FIFA Club World Cups, and various Under 20 and Under 17 tournaments, as well as the Copa America in the USA. Follow on twitter @johnrodercomm

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Indonesia 2023

I am very pleased to have been asked to once again provide world feed commentary at the FIFA Under 17 World Cup, which this year is to be held in Indonesia.

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