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Pierce Charles

Pierce Charles

Northern Ireland association football player

Pierce Joseph Charles (born 21 July 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Sheffield Wednesday. He is a Northern Ireland youth international.[2]

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Career

Charles was in the youth set-up at Manchester City prior to joining up with Sheffield Wednesday in 2021.[3] From the age of 16 years–old he began to train occasionally with the Sheffield Wednesday first team during the 2021–22 season and was subsequently included in the senior squad summer training camps in 2022.[4] In October 2022, he signed a three–year professional contract with the club.[5] On 25 January 2024, manager Danny Röhl confirmed Charles would make his debut in the FA Cup against Coventry City, due to the injury of senior goalkeeper Cameron Dawson and cup-tied James Beadle.[6] On his senior debut, Wednesday drew 1–1 with Coventry.[7]

International career

A Northern Ireland youth international,[8] he made his debut for the Northern Ireland U19 side in March 2023, against Norway U19.[9]

Personal life

His older brother Shea, is also a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.[10]

Career statistics

As of 6 February 2024
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    References

    1. [1]
      "EFL Squad List: Season 2023/24". EFL. 7 September 2023.
    2. [2]
      "Pierce Charles". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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      Miller, Alex (11 August 2023). "Sheffield Wednesday spell out crystal clear stance on former Manchester City starlet Pierce Charles". The Star. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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      Howson, Dom (9 August 2022). "Inside Sheffield Wednesday youngster Pierce Charles' rapid rise as contract talks continue". Examiner Live. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
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      Howson, Dom (18 October 2022). "Contract details emerge as Sheffield Wednesday teen starlet Pierce Charles signs long term deal". Yorkshire Examiner.
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      "He is ready for this moment". Sheffield Wednesday F.C. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
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      "Sheffield Wednesday 1-1 Coventry City: Djeidi Gassama secures Owls replay with Sky Blues". BBC Sport. 26 January 2024. Retrieved 27 January 2024.
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      Crann, Joe (6 November 2023). "Sheffield Wednesday youngster praised by Owls boss – teenager may get a chance this season". The Star.
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      "NORTHERN IRELAND U19 VS. NORWAY U19 2 - 5". Soccerway. 28 March 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.
    10. [10]
      Beacom, Steven (26 November 2023). "I'm dreaming of playing for Northern Ireland alongside brother Shea". Belfast Telegraph. Retrieved 26 November 2023.
    11. [11]
      "Games played by Pierce Charles in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
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