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Rory Whittaker

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Rory Whittaker
Personal information
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 2

(0

2024Scotland U19)
*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

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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

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  1. ^ "R. Whittaker". Soccerway. Retrieved 17 July 2023.
  2. ^ Greechan, John (23 September 2023). "Hibs boss delivers verdict on record breaking debutant". Scotsman. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  3. ^ Fowler, Craig (8 August 2023). "Hibs hand out professional contracts to 8 academy graduates". Scotsman. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  4. ^ "HIBERNIAN VS. ST. JOHNSTONE 2-0". 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Rory Whittaker's story: From Hibs ballboy to debut in month, Rangers display that sealed deal and being told news by hero".
  6. ^ "Rory Whittaker makes Hibs history on Nick Montgomery's afternoon of new Easter Road beginnings". Daily Record. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 23 September 2023.
  7. ^ Rory Whittaker Signs New Deal, Hibernian FC, 25 September 2023
  8. ^ "Scottish Premiership: Whittaker handed first Hibs start". BBC Sport. 8 November 2023.
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