Ashley Charles Explained

Ashley Charles
Fullname:Ashley James Charles[1]
Birth Date:15 May 1999
Birth Place:Watford, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Bromley
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:2014–2017
Youthclubs1:Watford
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Watford
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Barnet (loan)
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2019–2024
Clubs3:Wealdstone
Caps3:129
Goals3:2
Years4:2020–2021
Clubs4:Concord Rangers (loan)
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:2024-
Clubs5:Bromley
Caps5:9
Goals5:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Grenada
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:17:58, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Ashley James Charles (born 15 May 1999) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bromley. Born in England, he plays for the Grenada national team.

Club career

Charles is a youth product of his local club Watford since U14 level, and signed a contract with them on 7 June 2016 before going professional in 2017.[2] On 31 January 2019, he was loaned to the National League side Barnet for the second half of the 2018–20 season.[3] He was released by Watford in the summer of 2019.[4] He shortly after moved to Wealdstone, where he became a mainstay and starter.[5] He had a short loan with Concord Rangers in the winter of 2020.[6]

Charles completed a transfer to Bromley for an undisclosed fee in February 2024.[7]

International career

Born in England, Charles is of Grenadian descent. He was called up to the senior Grenada national team for a set of friendlies in June 2022.[8] He made his international debut with Grenada in a 2–2 CONCACAF Nations League tie with El Salvador on 8 June 2022.[9]

Personal life

Charles was charged with rape and an alternative count of sexual assault by penetration by a woman, on a night out with his friend Dennon Lewis in March 2021.[10] He was found not guilty by a jury in July 2022.[11]

Honours

Bromley

2024[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2018/19 Premier League clubs publish released lists . Premier League . 10 June 2019 . 6 May 2024.
  2. Web site: WATFORD FC ACADEMY: Ashley Charles Pens Pro Deal. 7 June 2016. 2 April 2023. 7 June 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160607184549/https://www.watfordfc.com/news/article/160607-ashley-charles-watford-fc-professional-deal-3137166.aspx. bot: unknown.
  3. Web site: Loan | Ashley Charles joins Barnet FC – Barnet Football Club.
  4. Web site: Premier League players retained or released by their clubs. Sky Sports.
  5. Web site: "I'm really enjoying my football", says in-form Ashley Charles. 26 August 2022. Wealdstone FC.
  6. Web site: Fleet 2–1 Concord Rangers.
  7. Web site: Ravens sign Ashley Charles from Wealdstone. www.bromleyfc.co.uk. 1 February 2024. 20 August 2024.
  8. Web site: Grenada announces Football squad for Concacaf Nations League. Anglina. Byron. 17 March 2023.
  9. Web site: GRNvsSLV 06-07-2022 Match Feed | MLSsoccer.com. mlssoccer.
  10. Web site: 23-Year-Old Ex-Watford Footballer Ashley Charles Allegedly Raped Woman In Hotel Room. Clarissa. Garcia. 13 July 2022. Latin Times.
  11. Web site: Ex-Watford footballer Ashley Charles cleared of raping woman at London hotel. Tristan. Kirk. 15 July 2022. Evening Standard.
  12. News: Bromley 2–2 Solihull Moors: Line-ups . BBC Sport . 5 May 2024 . 5 May 2024.