Elliot William Watt (born 11 March 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Samsunspor.
Watt began his career in the youth academies of Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers, Preston North End, and Wolverhampton Wanderers. With Wolves, he made his professional debut, and spent time on loan at Carlisle United. He signed for Bradford City in 2020, spending two years with the club before departing for Salford City. In 2024, he signed for Burton Albion who subsequently loaded him to St Johnstone.
Born in Preston, Watt has represented Scotland internationally for the U17s, U19s, and U21s, and participated in the 2018 Toulon Tournament.
Club career Early career Watt began his career at Liverpool before moving to Blackburn Rovers due to travelling problems. He then moved to hometown club Preston North End. He signed his first professional contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2017.
He made his Wolves debut on 28 August 2018 in the EFL Cup against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, starting in the 2–0 second round win. He was replaced on 62 minutes by future Portuguese international Pedro Goncalves.
On 1 January 2020, Watt joined Carlisle United on loan until the end of the season. His first appearance for the club was in a 2–2 draw against Cardiff City in the FA Cup, playing the full 90 minutes.
Bradford City On 27 July 2020, Watt joined League Two side Bradford City on a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee. In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by manager Stuart McCall. He was one of seven players offered a new contract by Bradford City at the end of the 2021–22 season.
Salford City On 27 June 2022, it was announced that he would sign for fellow League Two side Salford City, signing a two-year contract. Along with teammate Ibou Touray, Watt was named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season for the 2022–23 season.
Burton Albion On 12 June 2024, English EFL League One club Burton Albion announced that they had agreed terms to sign Watt following the expiry of his contract at Salford.
St Johnstone loan
On 30 January 2025, Watt joined Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone on loan for the remainder of the season.
Motherwell On 26 June 2025, Watt terminated his contract with Burton Albion by mutual consent. That allowed Watt to join his second Scottish Premiership club, Motherwell, on an initial two-year deal. His form during the first half of the season attracted interest from Rangers during the January transfer window.
Samsunspor On 18 July 2026, Watt joined Süper Lig club Samsunspor on a four-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
International career Aged 18, Watt was selected by head coach Scot Gemmill to the Scotland U21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament. The team lost to Turkey in a penalty shoot-out and finished fourth.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWolverhampton Wanderers2018–19Premier League0000101Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy0202019–20Premier League0000004141Total0000105161Carlisle United (loan)2019–20League Two121200000141Bradford City2020–21League Two4632020005032021–22League Two412201020462Total875403020965Salford City2022–23League Two4602010304702023–24League Two361201000391Total821402030861Burton Albion2024–25League One250201020300St Johnstone (loan)2024–25Scottish Premiership8210000092Motherwell2025–26Scottish Premiership204007000274Career total2341313011012126817
Honours Individual
EFL League Two Team of the Season: 2022–23 PFA Team of the Year: 2022–23 League Two PFA League Two Fans' Player of the Year: 2022–23
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