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0Caps- 0International goals
- 20AgeBorn 20 Jan 2006
Manchester United U21Club
Premier League International CupLeague- EnglandNational team
The shape of him
E. Wheatley is a 20-year-old forward at Manchester United U21 and a England international. In 25/26 that meant 43 club appearances and 2,810 minutes. A forward is measured in end product: the movement that finds space, the finish that decides it, and the threat that pins defenders back.
The job
Stretch the defence, take the chances that come, and lead the press from the front.
Season snapshot 25/26
| Appearances | 43 | |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes played | 2,810 | |
| Goals | 4 | |
| Assists | 2 | |
| Shots per 90 | 1.2 | |
| Shots on target | 67% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.9 | |
| Duels won | 28% |
Playing style
Percentile against forwards we track, 25/26
Stat comparison
vs forwards we track (328), 25/26
| Stat | Bar | Wheatley | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals per 90 | 0.13 | 0.35 | |
| Shots per 90 | 1.2 | 1.8 | |
| Shots on target | 67% | 52% | |
| Dribbles per 90 | 0.9 | 1.1 | |
| Key passes per 90 | 0.7 | 1.3 |
Honours 8
- 2FA Cup2023/24
- 2U18 Premier League2023/24
- 2U18 Premier League Cup2023/24
- 2FA Youth Cup2021/22
Career journey
2025 – 2026Manchester United
2025 – 2026Northampton
2025 – 2026Bradford
2026 – 2027Lincoln
View full career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 – 2027 | Lincoln | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Bradford | 12 | 0 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Northampton | 24 | 3 |
| 2025 – 2026 | Manchester United | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Manchester United U19 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Manchester United U21 | 17 | 10 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Manchester United | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 – 2025 | Walsall | 4 | 0 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Manchester United U19 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Manchester United U18 | 10 | 9 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Manchester United U21 | 11 | 4 |
| 2023 – 2024 | Manchester United | 3 | 0 |
| 2021 – 2023 | Manchester United U18 | 18 | 5 |
Quick facts
- Full name
- Ethan Joseph Wheatley
- Date of birth
- 20 Jan 2006 (20)
- Place of birth
- Stockport, England
- Nationality
- England
- Height
- 1.87 m
- Position
- Forward
- Current club
Manchester United U21
Strengths
- Shot accuracy
CF card
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Our rating from 25/26's club stats, against every outfield player we track. Pace is set by our editors. Not an EA SPORTS FC rating.
65FWD
Wheatley
- 82
- SHO
- 63
- PAS
- 68
- DRI
- 65
- DEF
- 61
- PHY
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More on E. Wheatley
Season by season
Club football, all competitions
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Mins | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | Lincoln | All competitions | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | Northampton | All competitions | 24 | 1,720 | 3 | 2 |
| 24/25 | Manchester United U21 | All competitions | 17 | 1,383 | 10 | 0 |
| 23/24 | Manchester United U21 | All competitions | 11 | 488 | 4 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Manchester United U18 | All competitions | 17 | 924 | 5 | 0 |
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