Career
He plays as striker. Ben started out at Stockport County"s youth academy and came through the ranks. After he was released at the age of 16 by Stockport he signed a YTS for Rochdale. He came off the bench against Accrington Stanley to make his debut.
Wharton was released at the end of the 07-08 season.
He was signed by Northwich Victoria in October 2008, and Buxton in November 2008. Has reached the 2nd round of the Fa Cup with Warrington Town F.C after winning in the first round in a televised game on bbc one, beating Exeter City Fc 1-0 and have drawn Gatheshead F.C which is also televised on Bt sport
He joined Radcliffe Borough in March 2009.