Scott Bradley Wharton (born 3 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Blackburn Rovers.
Early life Wharton attended Ribblesdale High School, leaving at 16 in 2014.
Career In October 2015, Wharton signed his first professional contract for two years and six months at Blackburn Rovers. In August 2016, he made his first team debut for Blackburn in the 2–2 draw against Burton Albion. He scored his first goal for Blackburn in a 4–3 EFL Cup win against Crewe Alexandra on 23 August 2016.
Wharton was on loan at Lincoln City through much of 2018 and, as a result, was cup-tied for Lincoln's win in the 2018 EFL Trophy Final. In January 2019, he joined Bury on loan until the end of the 2018–19 season. In July 2019 he joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season. Whilst on loan at Northampton Town, He was awarded the PFA Fans' League Two Player of the month award for November 2019.
Personal life Scott's younger brother, Adam Wharton, is also a professional footballer who plays for Crystal Palace and the England national team.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBlackburn Rovers2016–17Championship20002130712017–18League One00100010202018–19Championship00000000002019–20Championship00000000002020–21Championship70001000802021–22Championship3020000003022022–23Championship2214032002732023–24Championship2822040003422025–26Championship120001000130Total10157095401238Cambridge United (loan)2016–17League Two9100000091Lincoln City (loan)2017–18League Two1420000101522018–19League Two111101030161Bury (loan)2018–19League Two152000000152Northampton Town (loan)2019–20League Two323411060434Career total1821412113314021318
Honours Lincoln City EFL League Two: 2018–19
Bury EFL League Two runner-up: 2018–19
Northampton Town EFL League Two play-offs: 2020
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