Fred Whittaker (footballer) explained

Fred Whittaker (footballer) should not be confused with Frederick Whitaker.

Frederick Whittaker
Fullname:Frederick Whittaker
Birth Date:1886[1]
Birth Place:Burnley, England
Position:Inside right, outside right
Years1:1905–1908
Caps1:60
Goals1:21
Years2:1908–1909
Caps2:9
Goals2:1
Years3:1909–1912
Caps3:?
Goals3:?
Years4:1912–1914
Caps4:68
Goals4:17
Years5:1914–19??
Caps5:?
Goals5:?

Frederick Whittaker (1886 – after 1913) 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.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Hamilton, Aidan. Have you ever played Brazil?: The story of Exeter City's 1914 tour of South America. Exeter City AFC Supporters Society.. 2014. 978-0992967604.