Elliot Watt

Elliot William Watt (born 11 March 2000) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Carlisle United, on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers.[2]

Elliot Watt
Personal information
Full name Elliot William Watt[1]
Date of birth (2000-03-11) 11 March 2000
Place of birth Preston, England
Playing position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Youth career
Liverpool
Blackburn Rovers
Preston North End
2016–2018 Wolverhampton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018– Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 (0)
2020 → Carlisle United (loan) 12 (1)
National team‡
2017 Scotland U17 6 (0)
2018– Scotland U19 11 (2)
2018– Scotland U21 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 February 2020
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 20 March 2019 (UTC)

Club career

Watt began his career at Liverpool before moving to Blackburn Rovers due to travelling problems. He then moved to hometown club Preston North End.[3] He signed his first professional contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers in November 2017.[4]

He made his Wolves debut on 28 August 2018 in the EFL Cup against Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough, starting in the 2–0 second round win.[5][6]

On 1 January 2020, Watt joined Carlisle United on loan until the end of the season.[7] His first appearance for the club was in a 2–2 draw against Cardiff City in the FA Cup, playing the full 90 minutes.

International career

While aged 18, Watt was selected by head coach Scot Gemmill to the Scotland U21 squad for the 2018 Toulon Tournament.[8]

Career statistics
As of matches played on 15 February 2020.
ClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Wolverhampton Wanderers2018–19Premier League00001010
Carlisle United (loan)2019–20League Two1212000141
Career totals1212010151
Reference:[2]

References
  1. "Players under written contract". The Football Association. 1 November 2017.
  2. Elliot Watt at Soccerway
  3. Spiers, Tim (9 July 2018). "In profile: Wolves' young super six on Switzerland tour". Shropshire Star. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  4. "Pro Contract For Watt". Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
  5. Dicken, Alex (28 August 2018). "This is the starting XI Nuno has named to face Sheffield Wednesday". Birmingham Mail.
  6. Spiers, Tim (29 August 2018). "Elliot Watt sums up unbelievable Wolves debut". Express & Star. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
  7. Sport, BBC (1 January 2020). "Wolverhampton Wanderers: Elliot Watt joins Carlisle United on loan". BBC Sport.
  8. Spiers, Tim. "Interview: Elliot Watt hoping to make Wolves impact". Express & Star.


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