Oliver Jackson Whatmuff (born 6 November 2007) is an English professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for club Stockport County, on loan from club Manchester City. He is an England youth international.
Club career Manchester City Born in Lancaster, Lancashire, Whatmuff joined the Manchester City academy set-up in the under-eight age group. Having progressed through the academy he played eight games in Premier League 2 during the 2024-25 season, as well as seven matches in the UEFA Youth League. He signed a professional contract with the club in August 2025. That summer, he joined National League club Rochdale on a season-long loan.
While on loan to Rochdale during the 2025-26 season, Whatmuff helped the club earn promotion from the National League by saving two penalties in the play-off final shoot-out against Boreham Wood on 10 May 2026. He was also named on the National League team of the season, having kept 18 clean sheets throughout the season.
On 1 July 2026, Whatmuff joined League One club Stockport County on a season-long loan deal, brought to the club by Jimmy McNulty whom had managed him the previous season at Rochdale. He made his debut for the club on 8 August 2026, in a 1–1 draw with Doncaster Rovers in the EFL Cup which Stockport lost on penalties.
International career Whatmuff has played for England at under-17, under-18 and under-19 level. He was part of the England squad for the 2024 UEFA European Under-17 Championship and started in their quarter-final defeat against Italy.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsManchester City U212024–25———1010Manchester City2025–26Premier League00000000002026–27Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Rochdale (loan)2025–26National League390——20410Stockport County (loan)2026–27League One1000100020Career total390001030440
Honours Rochdale National League play-offs: 2026
Individual National League Team of the Season: 2025–26
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