Age, Biography and Wiki
Jeff Whitley (Jeffrey Whitley) was born on 28 January, 1979 in Ndola, Zambia, is a Northern Irish footballer. Discover Jeff Whitley's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 45 years old?
| Popular As |
Jeffrey Whitley |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
45 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
28 January, 1979 |
| Birthday |
28 January |
| Birthplace |
Ndola, Zambia |
| Nationality |
Zambia
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 45 years old group.
Jeff Whitley Height, Weight & Measurements
At 45 years old, Jeff Whitley height not available right now. We will update Jeff Whitley's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Jeff Whitley Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jeff Whitley worth at the age of 45 years old? Jeff Whitley’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Zambia. We have estimated Jeff Whitley's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Jeff Whitley Social Network
Timeline
Jeffrey Whitley (born 28 January 1979) is a former professional footballer who now works for the Professional Footballers Association as a player wellbeing executive.
As a player he was a midfielder who notably played in the Premier League for Manchester City and Sunderland.
He also played in the Football League for Wrexham, Notts County, Cardiff City and Stoke City, as well as for non-league sides Woodley Sports, Northwich Victoria and Droylsden.
Born in Zambia, he was the first black player to represent Northern Ireland, earning 20 caps.
Whitley was a product of the Manchester City youth scheme which he joined as a ten-year-old and began his club career as a trainee in 1996, making over 120 league and cup appearances for the first-team.
As his father was born in Belfast, he was also eligible to play for Northern Ireland and made his debut for them in 1997, becoming the first black player to play for Northern Ireland.
His brother, Jim was also a professional footballer, with both brothers playing for Manchester City at the same time.
Whitley has spent time at the Sporting Chance clinic after becoming addicted to alcohol and drugs.
It affected him greatly and said "at times I would just be praying just to die".
Whitley previously worked as a car salesman in the Stockport area whilst training to become a qualified Counsellor.
He now works for the Professional Footballers' Association.
He had a two-month loan spell at Wrexham in the 1998–99 season.
and in March 2002, having fallen out of favour at Manchester City, joined Notts County on loan for the remainder of the 2001–02 season.
He had a three-month loan spell at Notts County in the 2002–03 season, returning to Manchester City in January 2003 but was released by the club in March 2003 as he did not feature in manager Kevin Keegan's plans.
After a trial and impressing in pre-season, he signed a contract with Sunderland in August 2003.
He made over 70 league and cup appearances for Sunderland, helping the club to the Football League Championship play-offs at the end of the 2003–04 season.
In the play-off semi final against Crystal Palace, Whitley attempted a Panenka during the penalty shootout which was saved.
Crystal Palace converted the following spot kick to defeat Sunderland and reach the play-off final.
Whitley later helped Sunderland to the Football League Championship title in 2005.
In July 2005, he joined Cardiff City on a free transfer and made 38 league and cup appearances for the club in the 2005–06 season, scoring once against Watford in the league.
Whitley joined Stoke City on loan in August 2006 but made only four appearances in an unsuccessful loan spell.
Cardiff made him available for transfer but he did not take up offers to talk with Millwall and Rotherham and joined Wrexham in February 2007 on loan for the remainder of the 2006–07 season.
He scored the winning goal against Bristol Rovers in a 1–0 away victory in March 2007.
He was released by Cardiff and signed for Wrexham on non-contract terms in January 2008 but was released by Wrexham in May 2008 following the club's relegation to the Football Conference.
He joined Northern Premier League Division One North side Woodley Sports in an effort to gain match fitness, before signing for Northwich Victoria on 7 March 2009.
Despite being Zambian born, due to Whitley living in England since he was a child, he was eligible to, and played for the England under-17 team.
