22 Facts About Danny Whitehead

Daniel Whitehead was born on 23 October 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Northern Premier League Premier Division club Macclesfield.

Danny Whitehead was sold to West Ham United in June 2013 and featured in one FA Cup game before his contract was terminated in January 2015.

Danny Whitehead had a brief spell at Accrington Stanley two months later before joining Macclesfield Town in July 2015.

Danny Whitehead ended the season back on loan at Macclesfield Town, for whom he was an unused substitute in the 2017 FA Trophy final.

Danny Whitehead signed with Salford City in May 2018 and helped the club to win promotion out of the National League via the play-offs in 2019.

Danny Whitehead returned to Macclesfield Town for a third loan spell at the club in January 2020 and joined Port Vale on a free transfer in August 2020.

Danny Whitehead then handed in a transfer request to the new manager Ian Bogie.

Danny Whitehead was recommended to Premier League club West Ham United by former Stockport boss Dietmar Hamann and was signed for an undisclosed fee on 20 June 2013 after impressing "Hammers" manager Sam Allardyce whilst on trial; he signed a two-year contract with the option of a third year.

On 17 March 2015, Danny Whitehead signed a short-term contract with League Two side Accrington Stanley.

On 31 July 2015, Danny Whitehead signed a one-year deal with National League club Macclesfield Town after a successful trial period.

Paul Turnbull picked up an injury early the next month, which gave Danny Whitehead establish himself in the first-team with a run of 18 successive starts.

On 8 January 2016, Danny Whitehead signed a two-and-a-half-year-deal with League One side Wigan Athletic for an undisclosed fee; "Latics" boss Gary Caldwell cited the player's potential, saying "every club is on the lookout for fresh talent".

Danny Whitehead played ten games for Macclesfield, scoring two goals, including the only goal of the third round FA Trophy game with Forest Green Rovers.

Danny Whitehead scored seven goals in 38 games, helping Macclesfield to win promotion back into the Football League as champions of the National League.

Danny Whitehead was offered a new contract in the summer.

On 17 May 2018, he joined Salford City; "Ammies" manager Graham Alexander that "Danny Whitehead had a fantastic season last year at this level, scored some important goals but his overall play, he was one of the best players at this level so we were delighted to get him on board".

Danny Whitehead featured ten times, helping Mark Kennedy's "Silkmen" to avoid relegation despite having had 13 points deducted.

On 3 August 2020, Danny Whitehead cancelled the last year of his contract with Salford and signed a two-year deal with League Two rivals Port Vale.

Danny Whitehead was transfer-listed by new manager Darrell Clarke at the end of the campaign.

Danny Whitehead featured ten times for the "Robins" before he was recalled to his parent club on Christmas Eve after Vale suffered an injury and illness crisis.

Danny Whitehead scored one goal in eleven appearances for James Rowe's "Coasters", including the play-off semi-final defeat to Boston United at Mill Farm.

On 31 May 2024, Danny Whitehead joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Macclesfield.