Rory Whittaker, our lad born on the 10th of August, 2007, is a stalwart of the defensive line, typically found holding down the right back position for Hibernian. A lad of good, sturdy stature, he stands at a height of approximately 1.78m (about 5ft 10in) and tips the scales around 69kg (around 10st 12lb), quite the standard for a lad of his position. Most notably, he's seen sporting the number 42 jersey, a curious choice indeed.
Whittaker's journey with Hibernian began in the hot, blistering month of July, back in 2022, when he landed a spot with the Premiership outfit in his native Scotland. His first season strutting his stuff with the Hibees (2023 - 2024) saw him making 11 appearances for the squad in league matches, hardly a record but a fair start for a fresh face. His current season (2025 - 2026) has been a bit dry, as earlier records indicate he hasn't had a single first team appearance in league matches as of yet.
In an interesting piece of Scottish footballing trivia, Whittaker was briefly loaned to The Spartans, a League Two team by his club Hibernian in August 2024. However, the spirit of Edinburgh beckoned, and he returned to his parent club Hibernian in January 2025, upon completion of his loan stint with The Spartans. It is of note that his debut season with his original club, Hibernian, and his current season indicate similar statistics, with 11 first team appearances in league matches in his first run, but none yet as of the current season.
In sum, Rory Whittaker’s modest yet consistent track record marks him as one to watch. Expect more twists and turns in his career as it unfolds. Only time will tell what future heights this promising young right-back can achieve.
