Whitworth, Joe
Birth Date
29th February 2004
Birthplace
Sutton, Surrey
Occupation
Goalkeeper
Biographical Text
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Joe Whitworth joined Exeter City on a season-long loan in advance of the 2024/25 campaign. Then aged twenty, he had represented England at age-group level as well as playing twice in the Premier League.
Born on the outskirts of South London, Joe was on the books of AFC Wimbledon whilst at primary school before switching to Crystal Palace for whom he became a scholar/trainee in 2020 after representing England at both under-15 and under-16 level. Subsequently gaining further international honours for England under-18s, he became a full-time professional for the Selhurst Park club and made his league debut against Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 March 2023. In becoming the club's youngest-ever Premier League 'keeper Joe also featured against Arsenal four days later as well as featuring on a number of occasions for Palace under-21s in the EFL Trophy prior his arrival at St James' Park on a season-long loan in July 2024.
Starting the new season in the team, he was one of six players making a first league start for City in the 1-0 win over Rotherham United on 10 August 2024.
Born on the outskirts of South London, Joe was on the books of AFC Wimbledon whilst at primary school before switching to Crystal Palace for whom he became a scholar/trainee in 2020 after representing England at both under-15 and under-16 level. Subsequently gaining further international honours for England under-18s, he became a full-time professional for the Selhurst Park club and made his league debut against Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 March 2023. In becoming the club's youngest-ever Premier League 'keeper Joe also featured against Arsenal four days later as well as featuring on a number of occasions for Palace under-21s in the EFL Trophy prior his arrival at St James' Park on a season-long loan in July 2024.
Starting the new season in the team, he was one of six players making a first league start for City in the 1-0 win over Rotherham United on 10 August 2024.
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