Elliot Watt was born on 11 March 2000 in Preston, England. After youth spells at Liverpool, Blackburn Rovers and Preston North End, he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers, making his debut for the club in the EFL Cup in 2018.

He went on to play for Carlisle United (on loan), Bradford City, Salford City and Burton Albion, and also spent time in Scotland with St Johnstone and Motherwell. In 2022–23 he was named in the EFL League Two Team of the Season and won the PFA League Two Fans' Player of the Year award. He has represented Scotland at U17, U19 and U21 level. On 18 July 2026 he joined Samsunspor on a four-year contract.