Charlie Wakefield (footballer, born 1998)

Charlie Mark Wakefield (born 10 April 1998) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Woking.

Career

Born in Worthing, Wakefield began his career with Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea. He signed a loan deal with Stevenage in August 2017, but never played for the club due to injury.

He moved to Coventry City in January 2019. He was released by Coventry at the end of the 2019–20 season.

Wakefield signed for Wealdstone on a short-term deal on 2 October 2020.

On 7 January 2021, Wakefield signed for National League side Bromley following his departure from Wealdstone.

At the end of the 2020–21 season, Wakefield signed for fellow National League side Yeovil Town on a one-year deal following his departure from Bromley. He extended his contract for another season in June 2022. On 23 March 2023, Wakefield joined National League side Woking on loan until the end of the season. At the end of the 2022–23 season, Wakefield was released by Yeovil following the club's relegation from the National League.

On 14 June 2023, it was announced that Wakefield would return to Woking on a permanent basis, signing a one-year deal. On 13 February 2024, Wakefield joined National League South side, Braintree Town on loan for the remainder of the campaign. On 26 April 2024, it was announced that Wakefield would leave Woking at the end of his contract in June.

International career

He has represented England at under-16 and under-17 youth international levels.

Career statistics

As of match played 6 May 2024

Honours

Braintree Town

• National League South play-offs: 2024

References