Scott Wharton

Scott Bradley Wharton (born 3 October 1997) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Blackburn Rovers.

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 at Crystal Palace.

Honours
Lincoln City
 * EFL League Two: 2018–19

Bury
 * EFL League Two runner-up: 2018–19

Northampton Town
 * EFL League Two play-offs: 2020