Nia Wharton is a left wingback who has been playing football for most of her life, starting at the age of five. She played for a boys' grassroots team, Woolston Rovers, for eight years before moving to Bolton Wanderers at 13. 

Nia has been with Bolton for three years, and this season marks her fourth with the club. In addition to her club experience, she has also represented Cheshire School Girls for three years.