Adam Wharton
CRY
CM
Creative Playmaker
Feb 6, 2004 (22)
Left
6'0"
170 lb
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2026/2027 Premier League
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2026/2027 Premier League
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Limited to 21 passes
Wharton registered one cross (one accurate) and two chances created in Friday's 4-1 defeat against Manchester City.
Analysis: Wharton was not able to get much going for his team Friday as he was forced to defend most of the contest, only completing 21 passes from his role in the midfield. He would still generate some work with two chances created and three tackles in the defense. He remains a key player to the team, hoping to get the most out of him ahead of a potential transfer in future seasons.
Provides creative spark
Wharton had two tackles (zero won), one clearance and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Everton.
Analysis: Wharton registered two chances created and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Everton, combining defensive discipline with the progressive passing that almost created the opening goal when his dinked ball found Eddie Nketiah, whose effort was tipped onto the post by Jordan Pickford. The English midfielder is Crystal Palace's most important midfield presence, providing the creative foundation from which the attack operates, and his ability to find teammates in dangerous positions from deep will be central to Palace's attempts to recover from a difficult start to the 2026-27 campaign.
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