Joe Whitworth


Joseph Charles Whitworth is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Exeter City on loan from club Crystal Palace.
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Club career

Initially on the books of AFC Wimbledon, Whitworth moved to the Crystal Palace academy in 2016. In January 2023, he signed a contract extension with Palace, after working his way up through their youth teams. He made his senior debut for Palace in a Premier League match against Brighton & Hove Albion on 15 March 2023. In doing so, he became their youngest ever goalkeeper in the Premier League and 5th-youngest in all competitions.
On 16 July 2024, Whitworth joined League One club Exeter City on a season-long loan deal. At the end of the 24/25 season, he was awarded the club's Player of the Season award.
On 10 July 2025, Whitworth joined Exeter City on another season-long loan deal.
On 10 January 2026, Whitworth was involved in the largest scoreline defeat since 1987 conceding 10 goals against Manchester City.

International career

Whitworth is a youth international for England, having won caps from the under-15s through up to the under-18s team. He was called into the under-19s squad in September 2022.