Mark Whatley

Mark Whatley (born 11 July 1990) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Scottish League Two club Forfar Athletic.^[1][2] Whatley has previously played for Raith Rovers, Tayport, Spartans, Arbroath and Montrose.

Mark Whatley

Personal information
Date of birth	(1990-07-11) 11 July 1990 (age 35)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Forfar Athletic
Number	10
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
	Raith Rovers
2009–2010	→ Tayport (loan)
2013–2014	Spartans
2014–2021	Arbroath	198	(6)
2021–2023	Montrose	51	(0)
2023–	Forfar Athletic	51	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 00:58, 4 June 2025 (UTC)

Career

On 20 November 2009, Whatley moved on loan to Tayport from Raith Rovers.^[3]

In July 2014, Whatley joined Arbroath and made his debut on 26 July against Alloa Athletic in a 4–1 home loss in the Scottish League Challenge Cup.^[4] During his debut season, Whatley made 45 appearances and scored 1 goal.^[4] In February 2015, Whatley had a trial spell with Aberdeen.^[5] In the 2016–17 season, Whatley helped Arbroath get promoted to the Scottish League One and was announced captain.^[6][7]

Whatley left Arbroath and signed for Montrose in May 2021.^[8]

Statistics

Club	Season	League			Scottish Cup		League Cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Spartans	2013-14[9]	Lowland Football League	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Arbroath	2014-15[4]	Scottish League Two	36	1	5	0	1	0	3	0	45	1
	2015-16[10]		34	2	3	1	0	0	0	0	37	3
	2016-17[6]		35	2	2	0	4	0	2	0	43	2
	2017-18[11]	Scottish League One	34	1	2	0	4	0	2	0	42	1
	2018-19[12]		29	0	1	0	4	0	2	0	36	0
	2019-20[13]	Scottish Championship	8	0	0	0	3	0	2	0	13	0
	2020-21		5	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	6	0
	Arbroath Total		181	6	13	1	16	0	11	0	216	7
Montrose	2021–22	Scottish League One	19	0	2	0	4	0	2	0	27	0
Total			200	6	16	1	20	0	13	0	244	7