Charlie Waller (footballer)

Charlie James O'Meara Waller[1] (born 7 November 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for National League club Sutton United, on loan from EFL League Two club Milton Keynes Dons.

Charlie Waller
Personal information
Full name Charlie James O'Meara Waller[1]
Date of birth (2005-03-11) 11 March 2005 (age 19)[2]
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
Sutton United
(on loan from Milton Keynes Dons)
Number 18
Youth career
0000–2023 Milton Keynes Dons
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Milton Keynes Dons 0 (0)
2023AFC Rushden & Diamonds (loan) 8 (0)
2023–2024Billericay Town (loan) 2 (0)
2023–2024Banbury United (loan) 11 (1)
2024–Sutton United (loan) 11 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:10, 1 October 2024 (UTC)

Club career

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Milton Keynes Dons

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Waller joined the academy of Milton Keynes Dons at a young age, and went on to progress to the club's U18 team where he regularly captained the side.[3]

He signed his first professional deal with the club in June 2023 prior to the start of the 2023–24 season.[3] Waller made his professional debut on 29 August 2023, coming on as a 60th-minute substitution in a 4–1 home EFL Trophy group stage win over Chelsea U21. On 21 November 2023 in the same competition, he scored his first senior goal in a 3–2 home win over Northampton Town.[4]

In November 2023, he joined National League North club Banbury United on an initial one-month loan deal, which was later extended until the end of the season.[5]

On 1 August 2024, Waller joined National League club Sutton United on loan until January 2025.[6]

Career statistics

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As of 5 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup EFL Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Milton Keynes Dons 2023–24[7] League Two 0 0 0 0 2[a] 1 2 1
2024–25[8] League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 1
Billericay Town (loan) 2023–24[9] Isthmian Premier 2 0 0 0 2 0
Banbury United (loan) 2023–24[9] National League North 11 1 11 1
Sutton United (loan) 2024–25[8] National League 11 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 1
Career total 24 1 0 0 0 0 2 1 26 3
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ a b "EFL Squad List: Season 2023/24". EFL.com. 7 September 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Charlie Waller - Defender - Men's Team". Milton Keynes Dons. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Waller signs pro". Milton Keynes Dons. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  4. ^ "Report: MK Dons 3-2 Northampton Town". Milton Keynes Dons. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  5. ^ "Defender Charlie Waller joins on loan from MK Dons". www.banburyunitedfc.co.uk. 25 November 2023. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  6. ^ "Charlie Waller joins Sutton United on loan". Milton Keynes Dons. 1 August 2024. Retrieved 1 August 2024.
  7. ^ "Games played by Charlie Waller in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  8. ^ a b "Games played by Charlie Waller in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
  9. ^ a b "C. Waller - Soccerway". Soccerway. Retrieved 20 July 2024.
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