Frederick Whittaker (1886 – after 1913) was an English professional

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who played as an

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and an

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. During

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's tour of South America in 1914, Whittaker played in every game, including in the Brazilian national team's first ever game, scoring five goals.

References

* Sportspeople from Nelson, Lancashire English men's footballers Men's association football forwards Burnley F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Exeter City F.C. players Millwall F.C. players English Football League players Year of death missing 1886 births Footballers from Lancashire {{England-footy-forward-1880s-stub