Alex Whitmore

Alexander James Whitmore (born 7 September 1995) is an English professional footballer who plays as a central defender for club Solihull Moors.

After playing youth football with Wallsend Boys Club, Whitmore turned professional with Burnley in 2014, and had spells at Chester, Gateshead, Morecambe, Bury and Chesterfield. He signed for Grimsby Town in May 2018 and joined AFC Fylde in June 2019. Whitmore signed for Solihull Moors for an undisclosed fee in November 2023.

Career Born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Whitmore started his career with local youth side Wallsend Boys Club, where he played until the age of sixteen. In July 2012, he joined Burnley on a two-year scholarship deal. He was moved into the development squad and remained there for one season before he signed a new one-year contract extension in April 2015. He received a place in the first team squad for the pre-season tour of Scotland in the summer of 2015.

In November 2015, he joined National League side Chester on a one-month youth loan deal. He made his senior debut in the 1–1 league draw with Dover Athletic, playing the full ninety minutes.

In January 2016, he instead chose to join National League rivals Gateshead on a loan deal until the end of the season, preferring to move closer to his North East roots. He was a first team regular for the club and made twenty-three appearances in all competitions, scoring twice.

In July 2016, he joined League Two side Morecambe on a loan deal until January 2017. He made his debut in August 2016, in the opening day 2–0 defeat to Grimsby Town. Later in January 2017, Whitmore returned to Morecambe until the end of the season on loan after their transfer embargo was lifted.

On 31 July 2017, Whitmore signed for Football League One side Bury on loan until January 2018. He made a total of eleven appearances in all competitions before returning to Burnley having found it difficult to hold down a first team place.

On 18 January 2018, Whitmore signed for Football League Two side Chesterfield on a -year deal.

On 30 May 2018, Whitmore signed a one-year contract with League Two side Grimsby Town on a free transfer.

In June 2019, he signed for AFC Fylde. He captained the club to the National League North title in the 2022–23 season, subsequently being named in the division's team of the season.

He signed for Solihull Moors in November 2023. On 17 April 2026, the club said the player would be leaving at the end of his contract, but in June it was announced that Whitmore would stay with the club.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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2015–16 Championship

2016–17 Premier League

2017–18 Premier League

Chester (loan) 2015–16 National League

Gateshead (loan) 2015–16 League Two

2019–20

Individual National League North Team of the Year: 2022–23