One of the standout performers from the 2023/24 EFL Championship season was Morgan Whittaker of Plymouth Argyle.

Moving to Plymouth on loan from Swansea City in the summer of 2022, Whittaker was vital to the club’s promotion from League One, even if he was recalled by his parent club in January.

His impressive six-month period secured him a record permanent move to Argyle in the summer of 2023.

The visualisation below shows Whittaker’s ranking for some key metrics compared with the other right-wingers from the Championship and other leagues of the same quality.

Playing the most minutes for Plymouth Argyle, Whittaker for the second season in a row was instrumental for his club, helping them stay in the division for another season.

A right-winger by trade, the 23-year-old can play anywhere across the forward line.

Part of the EFL Championship team of the season and attracting interest from Europe’s top clubs during the summer, Whittaker has decided to stay with Plymouth Argyle for one more campaign, if all goes to plan before the end of the transfer window.

Only three other players finished with more goal contributions than Morgan Whittaker’s 27 (19 goals, eight assists) last season — all three (Summerville, Armstrong, and Szmodics) are playing in the Premier League now.

This season might be Whittaker’s chance to secure a PL move for next season.

All of Whittaker’s goals were non-penalty goals last season in the championship.

Left-footed by nature, Whittaker is a high-volume shooter, ranking in the top 2% for shots per 90 and an excellent finisher — overperforming his expected goals tally by more than five goals.

Not afraid to progress the ball forward by carrying, Whittaker has a knack for turning the game on its head all by himself.

He is most efficient at dribbling the ball, cutting inside on his favourite foot, and curling it towards goal.

The player’s work rate off the ball is an aspect of his game that needs improvement, but he has already shown signs of progress in that.

Morgan Whittaker might have expected a move this summer, but things have not materialised.

He is at Plymouth Argyle for another season and is waiting to replicate his numbers from previous seasons once again.

There is a new manager, but will it be the same old Morgan Whittaker once again?