Rory Whittaker
Scottish footballer
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (2007-08-10) 10 August 2007 (age 17) | ||
Place of birth | Edinburgh, Scotland | ||
Position(s) | Right back & Right winger | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Hibernian | ||
Number | 42 | ||
Youth career | |||
0000–2018 | Spartans | ||
2018–2023 | Hibernian | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2023– | Hibernian | 11 | (0) |
International career‡ | |||
2022 | Scotland U16 | 2 | (0) |
2023– | Scotland U17 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 05:52, 16 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 September 2023 |
Rory Whittaker (born 10 August 2007) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Scottish Premiership club Hibernian.[1]
Career
From Edinburgh, Whittaker came through the academy at Hibernian.[2] He signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2023.[3] He made his Scottish Premiership debut on 23 September 2023, as a second-half substitute for Hibernian against St Johnstone.[4] At 16 years and 44 days old he set a record as the youngest ever player to appear for the club.[5][6] Two days later he agreed a new three-year contract.[7] He made his first league start on 8 November 2023.[8]
References
- ^ "R. Whittaker". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
- ^ Greechan, John (23 September 2023). "Hibs boss delivers verdict on record breaking debutant". Scotsman. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Fowler, Craig (8 August 2023). "Hibs hand out professional contracts to 8 academy graduates". Scotsman. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "HIBERNIAN VS. ST. JOHNSTONE 2-0". 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ "Rory Whittaker's story: From Hibs ballboy to debut in month, Rangers display that sealed deal and being told news by hero".
- ^ "Rory Whittaker makes Hibs history on Nick Montgomery's afternoon of new Easter Road beginnings". Daily Record. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
- ^ Rory Whittaker Signs New Deal, Hibernian FC, 25 September 2023
- ^ "Scottish Premiership: Whittaker handed first Hibs start". 8 November 2023 – via www.bbc.co.uk.
External links
- Rory Whittaker at the Scottish Football Association
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Hibernian F.C. – current squad
- 1 Bursik
- 2 Miller
- 4 Ekpiteta
- 5 O'Hora
- 6 Levitt
- 7 Youan
- 8 Doyle-Hayes
- 9 Vente
- 10 Boyle
- 11 Newell
- 12 C. Cadden
- 13 Smith
- 14 Amos
- 17 McKirdy
- 18 Kwon
- 19 N. Cadden
- 21 Obita
- 22 Moriah-Welsh
- 23 Hoilett
- 24 Kenneh
- 25 Boruc
- 26 Harbottle
- 27 Megwa
- 28 Delferrière
- 29 Tavares
- 32 Campbell
- 33 Bushiri
- 35 Molotnikov
- 42 Whittaker
- 99 Kukharevych
- Manager: Gray