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Corey Whelan

Corey Whelan (born 12 December 1997) is an English-born Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for League Two side Carlisle United.

He has been capped by the Republic of Ireland under-21s.

Club Career

Liverpool

Whelan began his youth career at Crewe Alexandra when he was signed by Liverpool F.C aged 9 in 2007. He made his Liverpool under-18 debut against Manchester United, with the team winning 4–0. He then became a regular starter of the club's under-23 team and team captain. He signed a new contract with the club in December 2017.

Loans to Yeovil Town and Crewe Alexandra

On 5 January 2018, Whelan joined League Two club Yeovil Town on loan until the end of the season. He made his debut for Yeovil against Bradford City in the FA Cup third round, on 6 January 2018. He scored his first senior goal against Fleetwood Town in the EFL Trophy on 6 February 2018.

On 31 August 2018, he joined Crewe on loan until January 2019. After under-21s international call-ups, he made his Crewe debut playing at right-back in a 0–0 draw at Cheltenham Town on 15 September 2018. He scored his first goal for Crewe at Gresty Road in a 2–0 win over Grimsby Town on 27 October 2018.

He was released by Liverpool at the end of the 2018–19 season.

Phoenix Rising

On 15 July 2019, Whelan joined USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC.

Wigan Athletic

On 22 January 2021, Whelan joined League One side Wigan Athletic on a permanent deal until the end of the 2020-21 season. He made 10 appearances at his time at Wigan, helping the club avoid the drop to league 2, despite being in administration.

Carlisle United

On 23 June 2021, Whelan agreed to join Carlisle United on two-year deal following the expiry of his contract at Wigan.

Corey Whelan News

8 December 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Carlisle United vs. Barrow - prediction, team news, lineups
Fifth hosts fourth in an eye-catching League Two battle on Saturday afternoon, as Carlisle United meet fellow promotion hopefuls Barrow.
24 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Walsall vs. Carlisle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Walsall will be hoping to book their place in the third round of the FA Cup when they take on Carlisle United at the Poundland Bescot Stadium on Saturday.
21 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Salford City vs. Bradford City - prediction, team news, lineups
Two League Two sides go head to head in round two of the ELF Trophy as Salford City play host to Bradford City at the Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday.
21 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Salford City vs. Bradford City - prediction, team news, lineups
Two League Two sides go head to head in round two of the EFL Trophy as Salford City play host to Bradford City at the Peninsula Stadium on Tuesday.
17 November 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Salford City vs. Carlisle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Salford City and Carlisle United lock horns this weekend in what promises to be a key contest in the battle for the League Two playoff places.
25 September 2022
sportsmole.co.uk
Preview: Grimsby Town vs. Carlisle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Grimsby Town, whose seven-game unbeaten run was brought to an end by Swindon Town on Saturday, will host Carlisle United at Blundell Park on Tuesday night.