Adam Wharton
22-Year-Old
Crystal Palace
Premier
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wharton went from the Championship to the Premier League in February 2024 and has already established himself as one of the best in the country at 21 years old. The midfielder doesn't have a lot of offensive upside in this Palace system, but when fit he's a constant in the starting XI, cycling possession and occasionally taking set pieces. Wharton struggled with a hip injury throughout last season, but he got a surgery to hopefully correct the issue permanently. If he can put together a fully healthy season, Wharton would be in line for regular starts with more appearances on the scoresheet a likelihood after compiling 13 shots and 26 chances in 20 appearances (16 starts) last season.
Solid return in UECL final
Wharton (ankle) took one shot (one on target), delivered four crosses (one accurate) and created two scoring chances in Wednesday's UEFA Conference League finale against Rayo Vallecano.
ANALYSIS
Wharton helped his side end the season with a title in the European tournament, showing he's fully recovered from the knock he picked up in the last Premier League game. The midfielder completed a strong campaign, recording one goal and six assists over 49 matches played in all competitions. He had his playing time managed toward the end, taking part in a rotation with Daichi Kamada and Will Hughes. Still, Wharton managed to stay productive as one of the team's main set-piece takers.
Wharton helped his side end the season with a title in the European tournament, showing he's fully recovered from the knock he picked up in the last Premier League game. The midfielder completed a strong campaign, recording one goal and six assists over 49 matches played in all competitions. He had his playing time managed toward the end, taking part in a rotation with Daichi Kamada and Will Hughes. Still, Wharton managed to stay productive as one of the team's main set-piece takers.
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Traveling for final
Wharton (ankle) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Rayo Vallecano, according to manager Oliver Glasner. "But they were available today in training, and that's a good sign. We still have 36 hours before the gam,e and the medical department will work hard [to get them ready]. They will work hard until late into the night. I will talk to them again tomorrow morning, and if the player doesn't feel 100% fit, then they won't start. They have pain, but I think many of the players have pain at the end of a long season. Everybody wants to participate. So the final decision will be taken tomorrow."
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Exits Arsenal game with ankle knock
Wharton appeared as a substitute in Sunday's 2-1 loss to Arsenal but left after suffering a blow to his ankle, as manager Oliver Glasner wanted to take every precaution ahead of Wednesday's Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, stating that "his ankle is a bit sore. He [Wharton] always gives positive signals, but the real answer we'll get tomorrow after he's had one night of sleep. Hopefully it's not too bad an he's available for Wednesday."
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Scores goal in draw
Wharton scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Brentford.
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Solid in Sunday's draw
Wharton registered two shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Everton.
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Starting in midfield
Wharton (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Liverpool.
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Palace want to keep him around
Crystal Palace want to keep Wharton at the club for the 2026/27 season, according to Sky Sports.
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Wharton will be one of the biggest absences for England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the central midfielder is expected to receive lots of offers from several top clubs in the summer. The 22-year-old has been linked with both Manchester United and Manchester City, but Crystal Palace want to convince him to keep him around for the UEFA Europa League campaign in 2026/27.
Wharton will be one of the biggest absences for England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the central midfielder is expected to receive lots of offers from several top clubs in the summer. The 22-year-old has been linked with both Manchester United and Manchester City, but Crystal Palace want to convince him to keep him around for the UEFA Europa League campaign in 2026/27.