Profile
Season stats
Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Accrington ST.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 League Two | 33 | 5 | 10 | 2826 | 6.83 |
 FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 81 | 7 |
Scout report
S. Whalley is a 38-year-old attacking midfielder at Accrington ST, enjoying a standout season — 5 goals and 10 assists in 33 appearances, a Season grade of 29, top 25% of League Two attacking midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 8.3, ranking 448th of 478 in the League Two. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (68.3% of available minutes). He brings 0.48 goal contributions per 90 (0.16 goals, 0.32 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Whalley.
Judged on this season alone, Whalley graded 29 — a strong campaign that ranks top 25% of the 60 attacking midfielders in the League Two, on 5 goals and 10 assists in 33 appearances (0.478 involvements per 90).
Year-on-year, that's broadly in line with last season (Season 28 → 29). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2020/21.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 8, 58th of 60 of the 60 attacking midfielders in the League Two. At 38 Whalley is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 0.4 reflects that trajectory.
Below his 2020/21 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.
Output in context · Accrington ST finished 16th of 24 · a mid-table side
5 goals in 33 appearances (0.15 per game) for a mid-table side. He also laid on 10 assists, so the all-round involvement reads 15 goal contributions (0.45 per appearance).
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 68.3% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Final-third output. 0.48 goal contributions per 90 (0.16 goals, 0.32 assists) — productive for the role.
Watch points
- Defensive numbers. Modest 1.37 defensive actions per 90 for the position.
- Age curve. At 38, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 8.3, Whalley carries the 58th-highest potential of the attacking midfielders in the League Two of 60. In the final third he profiles as a productive contributor (0.48 goal contributions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.5× and falling).
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Transfer news
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