Charlie Hughes (footballer, born 2003)

Charles Roger Hughes (born 16 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Wigan Athletic.

Charlie Hughes
Personal information
Full name Charles Roger Hughes[1]
Date of birth (2003-10-16) 16 October 2003
Place of birth Golborne, Wigan, England
Position(s) Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Wigan Athletic
Number 32
Youth career
Manchester City
Liverpool
2017–2022 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Wigan Athletic 19 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:02, 6 May 2023 (UTC)

Career

Hughes is a youth product of Manchester City and Liverpool, and moved to the youth academy of Wigan Athletic in 2017 as a U14. He was captain of their U18 side in the 2021-22 season.[2] On 7 September 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club.[3] He made his professional debut with Wigan Athletic in a 1–0 EFL Trophy win over the Arsenal U21s on 25 January 2022.[4]

Playing style

Hughes is a ball-playing centre-back. He is comfortable in possession exhibits strong leadership qualities.[5]

References
  1. "EFL - Squad List 2022/23" (PDF). EFL. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  2. Wylie, Jack (8 September 2021). "Hughes Commits Future To Latics". League Football Education (LFE).
  3. FC, Wigan Athletic. "Charlie Hughes signs professional contract". Wigan Athletic FC.
  4. "Live Commentary - Wigan vs Arsenal U21 - 25.01.2022". Sky Sports. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 10 January 2023.
  5. FC, Wigan Athletic. "Charlie Hughes". Wigan Athletic FC.
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