Harry Whitwell (born 16 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for West Bromwich Albion.

Harry Whitwell
Personal information
Full name Harry Whitwell
Date of birth (2005-11-16) 16 November 2005 (age 18)[1]
Place of birth Oxford, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
West Bromwich Albion
Number 37
Youth career
2017–2024 West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
International career
2021 England U16 1 (0)
2021 England U17 3 (0)
2022– England U18 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:07, 7 January 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16:07 11 June 2023 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in Oxford, Whitwell signed his first professional contract with West Brom on 17 November 2022.[2][3] He made his debut for West Bromwich Albion on 7 January 2024 in the third round of the FA Cup, coming on as a substitute in a 4–1 win against Aldershot Town.[4] On 13 August 2024, Whitwell made his first start for the club in a 2–1 defeat to Fleetwood Town in the EFL Cup first round.[5]

On 21 August 2024, Whitwell signed a new contract extension running until 2026.[6]

International career

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Whitwell represented the England under-18 football team.[7]

Career statistics

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As of match played 13 August 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
West Bromwich Albion 2023–24[8] Championship 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0
2024–25[9] 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Career total 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 2 0

References

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  1. ^ "H. Whitwell". Soccerway. Perform Group. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
  2. ^ "Harry Whitwell: We must show we deserve first team chances". West Bromwich Albion FC. West Bromwich Albion FC. 29 October 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Harry Whitwell signs first professional contract". West Bromwich Albion FC. West Bromwich Albion FC. 17 November 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  4. ^ "West Bromwich Albion 4–1 Aldershot Town". BBC. BBC Sport. 7 January 2024. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  5. ^ "Fleetwood Town 2–1 West Bromwich Albion". BBC. BBC Sport. 13 August 2024. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  6. ^ "Harry Whitwell signs contract extension". West Bromwich Albion FC. West Bromwich Albion FC. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  7. ^ "England MU18s squad named for games in Portugal". England Football. The FA. 5 June 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  8. ^ "Games played by Harry Whitwell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Games played by Harry Whitwell in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 July 2024.
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