Charlie Daniel Weston (born 13 July 2004) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Barrow.

Charlie Weston
Personal information
Full name Charlie Daniel Weston[1]
Date of birth (2004-07-13) 13 July 2004 (age 20)[2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Barrow
Number 38
Youth career
Everton
2015–2024 Blackburn Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024 Blackburn Rovers 0 (0)
2024Kidderminster Harriers 6 (1)
2024– Barrow 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:26, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Weston joined the Blackburn Rovers academy at under-14 level, signing a two-year scholarship deal in July 2020.[3] In June 2022, he signed a first professional two-year contract.[4][5] Having impressed for the under-23s in the first year of his contract, he found himself included in the first-team's squad for the pre-season tour to Austria.[6]

In March 2024, Weston joined National League side Kidderminster Harriers on loan for the remainder of the season.[7] On the final day of the season, he scored a first senior career goal as already relegated Harriers were thrashed 4–1 by Barnet.[8] In May 2024, it was confirmed that Weston would depart Blackburn Rovers upon the expiration of his contract.[9]

On 2 September 2024, Weston signed for League Two club Barrow, joining the side's reserve team on a short-term contract until 2 January 2025.[10][11]

International career

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In August 2019, Weston captained the England U15 squad at the Delle Nazioni Tournament.[12]

Career statistics

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As of match played 1 October 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Blackburn Rovers 2023–24 Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kidderminster Harriers (loan) 2023–24[2] National League 6 1 0 0 6 1
Barrow 2024–25[13] League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 1[a] 0 2 0
Career total 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy

References

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  1. ^ "EFL Squad List: Season 2024/25" (PDF). English Football League. 6 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  2. ^ a b Charlie Weston at Soccerway. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Introducing the class of 2020!". www.rovers.co.uk. 19 July 2020. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Charlie signs pro contract". www.rovers.co.uk. 29 June 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  5. ^ McDougall, John (29 June 2022). "'Massive day for me' - Blackburn Rovers midfielder signs contract & outlines aim for new season". LancsLive. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Austria bound". www.rovers.co.uk. 9 July 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Charlie Weston signs". harriers.co.uk. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  8. ^ "Barnet 4–1 Kidderminster Harriers". BBC Sport. 20 April 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  9. ^ "Retain List confirmed". www.rovers.co.uk. 18 May 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  10. ^ "B Team Signing: Charlie Weston". www.barrowafc.com. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  11. ^ Foster, Gary (2 September 2024). "Trialist Charlie Weston signs for Barrow AFC B Team". The Mail. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Rovers stalet skippers England". www.rovers.co.uk. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  13. ^ "Games played by Charlie Weston in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 October 2024.