Active in Premier League
Adam Wharton
Midfielder #20
Age 21 years
Nationality England
Market Value €60M
Career
CP
◀ 2024 Crystal Palace from Blackburn
Scout Report
Our breakdown of how this player plays, built from this season's match data.
Adam James Wharton is a solid SQUAD PLAYER for Crystal Palace. Evidence: 22.0 Appearances.
Player DNA
Are they a specialist or an all-rounder? The shape tells the story.
A specialist who excels in Defense (59/100) but has room to grow in Shooting.
Adam James Wharton Traits
Percentile rankings show how a player compares to others. 90% means they rank higher than 90% of comparable players.
vs Midfielders
Height 59%
Weight 72%
Experience 21%
vs Premier League
Height 42%
Weight 56%
Experience 18%
Player DNA
Five dimensions that show what kind of player they are
Dribbling 43
Shooting 10
Defense 59
Workrate 47
Passing 48
Key Strength 59 Defense
Area to Watch 10 Shooting
Match Stats
Match-by-match record for Adam James Wharton this season
| Date | Fixture | Mins | Rating | G | A | FM Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Leeds | 33' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| Mar 05, 2026 | Tottenham 1-3 Crystal Palace | 81' | 7.3 | 0 | 2 | 86 |
| Mar 01, 2026 | Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace | 68' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-0 Wolves | 100' | 6.2 | 0 | 0 | 71 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace 2-3 Burnley | 83' | 7.0 | 0 | 1 | 74 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | 96' | 6.9 | - | - | 26 |
| Feb 08, 2026 | Nice 0-0 Monaco | 90' | 7.0 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-3 Chelsea | 72' | 6.3 | 0 | 0 | 80 |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Sunderland 2-1 Crystal Palace | 92' | 5.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Jan 07, 2026 | Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa | 90' | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| Jan 04, 2026 | Newcastle 2-0 Crystal Palace | 87' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Jan 01, 2026 | Crystal Palace 1-1 Fulham | 96' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 28, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-1 Tottenham | 97' | 7.9 | 0 | 0 | 41 |
| Dec 20, 2025 | Leeds 4-1 Crystal Palace | 98' | 7.2 | 0 | 0 | 69 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Crystal Palace 0-3 Manchester City | 96' | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 52 |
| Date | Fixture | FM Score |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 21, 2026 | Manchester City vs Crystal Palace | 62 |
| Apr 11, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Newcastle | 35 |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs West Ham | 37 |
| Apr 25, 2026 | Liverpool vs Crystal Palace | 37 |
| May 02, 2026 | Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace | 51 |
| May 09, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Everton | 33 |
| May 17, 2026 | Brentford vs Crystal Palace | 52 |
| May 24, 2026 | Crystal Palace vs Arsenal | 61 |
Player Market Value
Track Adam James Wharton's transfer value changes and career value history
Current Value €60.0M
Peak Value €60.0M (Q4'25)
€60.0M €30.0M €0
Q4'22 Q2'23 Q4'23 Q1'24 Q2'24 Q4'24 Q1'25 Q2'25 Q4'25
Adam Wharton is Crystal Palace's Bronze Wall, establishing himself as a vital defensive presence in the heart of the Premier League. At just 22 years of age, the Blackburn-born midfielder already boasts four career trophies, including a prestigious FA Cup winner's medal, marking him as one of the most decorated young talents in his position.
Operating as a SQUAD PLAYER with 21 appearances this term, Wharton has logged over 1700 minutes of high-intensity football. His identity as a defensive specialist is statistically anchored by a Defense rating of 56, proving his consistent ability to disrupt opposition play and maintain tactical Balance. While he is currently searching for rhythm during a quiet spell in form, his full_season reliability band confirms he remains a dependable fixture in the squad. His season has been defined by defensive discipline and positional intelligence, prioritizing the protection of the back four over attacking output.
With a market value surging to €60M, Wharton’s stock is firmly on an upward trajectory. As one of the Premier League's most valuable young prospects, the Stakes for his continued development are high, with his rising valuation reflecting his potential as a future cornerstone of the England international setup.