Joseph Charles Whitworth (born 29 February 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Wigan Athletic.
Club career
Crystal Palace Initially on the books of AFC Wimbledon, Whitworth moved to the Crystal Palace academy in 2016. In January 2023, he signed a contract extension with Palace, after working his way up through their youth teams. He made his senior debut for Palace in a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 March 2023. In doing so, he became their youngest ever goalkeeper in the Premier League and 5th-youngest in all competitions.
Exeter City (two loans) On 16 July 2024, Whitworth joined League One club Exeter City on a season-long loan deal. At the end of the 24/25 season, he was awarded the club's Player of the Season award.
On 10 July 2025, Whitworth joined Exeter City on another season-long loan deal.
On 10 January 2026, Whitworth was involved in the largest scoreline defeat since 1987 conceding 10 goals against Manchester City.
Wigan Athletic He joined EFL League One club Wigan Athletic on 1 September 2026 on a deal valid until 2029.
International career Whitworth is a youth international for England, having won caps from the under-15s through up to the under-18s team. He was called into the under-19s squad in September 2022.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrystal Palace U212021–22———10102022–23———30302023–24———2020Crystal Palace2022–23Premier League200000—202023–24000000—00Total200000—20Exeter City (loan)2024–25EFL League One4604010005102025–26400301000440Total860702000950Wigan Athletic2026–27EFL League One1000—0010Career total890702060980
References
External links Profile at the Crystal Palace F.C. website