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Elliot Watt
Personal information
Full name Elliot William Watt[1]
Date of birth (2000-03-11)11 March 2000(age 24)
Place of birth Preston,England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Burton Albion
Number 4
Youth career
Liverpool
Blackburn Rovers
Preston North End
2016–2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2020 Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2020 →Carlisle United(loan) 12 (1)
2020–2022 Bradford City 87 (5)
2022–2024 Salford City 82 (1)
2024- Burton Albion 0 (0)
International career‡
2017 Scotland U17 6 (0)
2018–2019 Scotland U19 14 (2)
2018 Scotland U21 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 December 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 March 2019 (UTC)

Elliot William Watt(born 11 March 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as amidfielderforEFL League OneclubBurton Albion.

Watt began his career in the youth academies ofLiverpool,Blackburn Rovers,Preston North End,andWolverhampton Wanderers.WithWolves,he made his professional debut, and spent time on loan atCarlisle United.He signed forBradford Cityin 2020, spending two years with the club before departing forSalford City.In 2024, he signed for Burton Albion.

Born inPreston,Watt has represented Scotland internationally for theU17s,U19s,andU21s,and participated in the2018 Toulon Tournament.

Club career

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Early career

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Watt began his career atLiverpoolbefore moving toBlackburn Roversdue to travelling problems. He then moved to hometown clubPreston North End.[2]He signed his first professional contract withWolverhampton Wanderersin November 2017.[3]

He made his Wolves debut on 28 August 2018 in theEFL CupagainstSheffield WednesdayatHillsborough,starting in the 2–0 second round win.[4]He was replaced on 62 minutes by future Portuguese internationalPedro Goncalves.[5]

On 1 January 2020, Watt joinedCarlisle Unitedon loan until the end of the season.[6]His first appearance for the club was in a 2–2 draw againstCardiff Cityin theFA Cup,playing the full 90 minutes.

Bradford City

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On 27 July 2020, Watt joinedLeague TwosideBradford Cityon a two-year deal for an undisclosed fee.[7]In November 2020 he was one of a number of young Bradford City players playing in the first team who were praised by managerStuart McCall.[8]He was one of seven players offered a new contract by Bradford City at the end of the 2021–22 season.[9]

Salford City

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On 27 June 2022, it was announced that he would sign for fellow League Two sideSalford City,signing a two-year contract.[10]Along with teammateIbou Touray,Watt was named in theEFL League Two Team of the Seasonfor the2022–23season.[11]

Burton Albion

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On 12 June 2024,Burton Albionannounced that they had agreed terms to sign Watt following the expiry of his contract at Salford.[12]

International career

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While aged 18, Watt was selected by head coachScot Gemmillto theScotland U21squad for the2018 Toulon Tournament.[13][14]The team lost toTurkeyin a penalty shoot-out and finished fourth.[15]

Career statistics

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As of matches played 12 June 2024[16]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Wolverhampton Wanderers 2018–19[17] Premier League 0 0 0 0 1 0 1[a] 0 2 0
2019–20[18] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 4[a] 1 4 1
Total 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 6 1
Carlisle United(loan) 2019–20[18] League Two 12 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 14 1
Bradford City 2020–21[19] League Two 46 3 2 0 2 0 0 0 50 3
2021–22[20] League Two 41 2 2 0 1 0 2[a] 0 46 2
Total 87 5 4 0 3 0 2 0 96 5
Salford City 2022–23[21] League Two 46 0 2 0 1 0 3[a] 0 47 0
2023–24[22] League Two 36 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 39 1
Total 82 1 4 0 2 0 3 0 86 1
Burton Albion 2024–25[23] League One 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 181 7 10 0 6 0 10 1 202 8
  1. ^abcdAppearance(s) inEFL Trophy

Honours

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Individual

References

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  1. ^"Premier League clubs publish 2019/20 retained lists".Premier League. 26 June 2020.Retrieved13 July2020.
  2. ^Spiers, Tim (9 July 2018)."In profile: Wolves' young super six on Switzerland tour".Shropshire Star.Retrieved24 January2019.
  3. ^"Pro Contract For Watt".Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
  4. ^Dicken, Alex (28 August 2018)."This is the starting XI Nuno has named to face Sheffield Wednesday".Birmingham Mail.
  5. ^Spiers, Tim (29 August 2018)."Elliot Watt sums up unbelievable Wolves debut".Express & Star.Retrieved24 January2019.
  6. ^"Wolverhampton Wanderers: Elliot Watt joins Carlisle United on loan".BBC Sport.1 January 2020.
  7. ^"Elliot Watt: Bradford City sign Wolves midfielder for undisclosed fee".BBC Sport.27 July 2020.Retrieved27 July2020.
  8. ^Atkinson, Nathan (3 November 2022)."McCall insists age is irrelevant as young guns look to help City turn a corner".Bradford Telegraph and Argus.Retrieved27 June2022.
  9. ^Atkinson, Nathan (13 May 2022)."Bantams says goodbye to six as seven including skipper offered new deals".Bradford Telegraph and Argus.Retrieved27 June2022.
  10. ^"Elliot Watt: Salford City sign Bradford City midfielder for undisclosed fee".BBC Sport.27 June 2022.Retrieved27 June2022.
  11. ^Warner, Harry (24 April 2023)."Two Salford City players named in the League Two Team of the Season".Salford Now.Retrieved10 May2023.
  12. ^"BURTON ALBION AGREE TERMS TO SIGN ELLIOT WATT".Burton Albion Football Club.Retrieved12 June2024.
  13. ^Spiers, Tim."Interview: Elliot Watt hoping to make Wolves impact".Express & Star.
  14. ^"Scotland Under-21 squad announced for Toulon tournament".Scottish Football Association.3 May 2018.Retrieved1 July2022.
  15. ^"Scotland finish fourth at the Toulon tournament after shoot-out defeat to Turkey".Scottish Football Association.10 June 2018.Retrieved1 July2022.
  16. ^Elliot Wattat Soccerway
  17. ^"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2018/2019".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved8 April2023.
  18. ^ab"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2019/2020".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved8 April2023.
  19. ^"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2020/2021".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved8 April2023.
  20. ^"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2021/2022".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved8 April2023.
  21. ^"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2022/2023".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved19 April2023.
  22. ^"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2023/2024".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved12 June2024.
  23. ^"Games played by Elliot Watt in 2024/2025".Soccerbase.Centurycomm.Retrieved12 June2024.
  24. ^"EFL Team of the Season line-ups revealed".English Football League.23 April 2023.Retrieved24 April2023.
  25. ^"Erling Haaland: Manchester City forward wins PFA men's Player of the Year award".BBC Sport. 29 August 2023.Retrieved29 August2023.
  26. ^"The winner of the PFA Vertu Motors League Two Fans' Player of the Year - 2022/23".90min.29 August 2023.Retrieved31 August2023.
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