Rory Whittaker (born 10 August 2007) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays for Hibernian of the Scottish Premiership as a right-back.[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.
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