Tony Whitson
South African footballer (1885-1945)
South Africa
DefenderFull-back
Tony Whitson: profile
Tony Whitson (born 1885 in Cape Town, South Africa) was a South African footballer who played as a defender and full-back. He died in 1945.
Whitson started out at Newcastle United F.C. in 1906. He played for 3 clubs since 1906. The busiest spell of his career was at Newcastle United F.C. (1906–1919): 124 appearances and 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 125 appearances and 0 goals.
Cape Town has produced 146 footballers in our database, including Benni McCarthy, Anele Ngcongca and Jayden Adams.
Key facts
- Club goals per game
- 0.00 (0 in 125)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906–1919 |  Newcastle United F.C. |
Premier League | 124 | 0 |
| 1909 | The Football League XI |
1 | 0 | |
| 1919– | Carlisle United F.C. |
National League | – | – |
| Total | 125 | 0 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Tony Whitson born?
Tony Whitson was born in Cape Town, South Africa.
Which clubs has Tony Whitson played for?
Tony Whitson's recorded clubs are Newcastle United F.C., The Football League XI and Carlisle United F.C..
What position does Tony Whitson play?
Tony Whitson played as a defender and full-back.