Fred Whittaker (footballer)

Not to be confused with Frederick Whitaker.
Frederick Whittaker
Personal information
Full name Frederick Whittaker
Date of birth 1886[1]
Place of birth Burnley, England[1]
Playing position Inside right / Outside right[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1905–1908 Burnley 60 (21)
1908–1909 Bradford City 9 (1)
1909–1912 Northampton Town ? (?)
1912–1914 Exeter City 68 (17)
1914–19?? Millwall Athletic ? (?)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Frederick Whittaker was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward and an outside forward.

During Exeter City's tour of South America in 1914, Whittaker played in every game, including in the Brazilian national team's first ever game, scoring five goals.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Hamilton, Aidan (2014). Have you ever played Brazil?: The story of Exeter City's 1914 tour of South America. Exeter City AFC Supporters Society. ISBN 0992967600.


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