Victoria on 7 March 2009. International career Despite being Zambian born, due to Whitley living in England since he was a child, he was eligible to, and played for the England under-17 team. As his father was born in Belfast, he was also eligible to play for Northern Ireland and made his debut for them in 1997. Personal life His brother, Jim was also a professional footballer, with both brothers playing for Manchester City at the same time. Whitley has spent time at the Sporting Chance clinic after becoming addicted to alcohol and drugs. It affected him greatly and said "at times I would just be praying just to die". Whitley previously worked as a car salesman in the Stockport area whilst training to become a qualified Counsellor. He now works for the Professional Footballers' Association. Career statistics Club Source: A. The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals in the Football League Trophy and Football League play-offs. International Source: References External links IFA profile with photo and information 1979 births Living people People from Ndola Association footballers from Northern Ireland Northern Ireland international footballers Northern Ireland under-21 international footballers Zambian footballers People from Northern Ireland of Zambian descent Zambian people of Northern Ireland descent Association football midfielders Manchester City F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Notts County F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Cardiff City F.C. players Stoke City F.C. players Stockport Sports F.C. players Northwich Victoria F.C. players Zambian emigrants to the United Kingdom Premier League players English Football League players