Charlie Finney

Charlie Joe Finney (born 28 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two side Crewe Alexandra.

Charlie Finney
Personal information
Full name Charlie Joe Finney[1]
Date of birth (2003-10-28) 28 October 2003
Place of birth Crewe, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Crewe Alexandra
Number 24
Youth career
2012–2021 Crewe Alexandra
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021– Crewe Alexandra 12 (0)
2023 → Chorley (loan) 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:09, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

Career

The younger brother of former Crewe midfielder Oliver Finney, Charlie Finney came through Crewe Alexandra's Academy, signing his first professional deal in July 2021.[2]

He made his Crewe debut on 9 August 2022, starting alongside his brother in Crewe's EFL League Cup first round defeat at Grimsby Town.[3] He made his first league appearance as a substitute on 13 September 2022, supplying the cross for Dan Agyei's equaliser in a 1–1 draw at Hartlepool United.[4]

On 4 March 2023, he joined National League North play-off chasers Chorley on a one-month loan deal.[5] Following his return to Crewe, he was included in the starting line-up for the first time, playing 73 minutes of Crewe's 2–0 league win over Walsall on 15 April 2023.[6] At the end of the season, he was offered a new contract by the club,[7] and in June 2023, signed an initial two-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months.[8]

Career statistics
As of 24 September 2023.
Club Season Division League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Crewe Alexandra2022–23[9]League Two9000103[lower-alpha 1]0130
2023–24[10]League Two3000100040
Crewe Alexandra total 120002030170
  1. Appearances in EFL Trophy

References
  1. "EFL squad list 2021/22 & U21 registered contracted players" (PDF). English Football League. p. 45. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  2. "Charlie Finney - Midfielder". www.crewealex.net. Crewe Alexandra F.C. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  3. "Grimsby Town 4-0 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  4. "Hartlepool United 1 Crewe Alexandra". BBC Sport. 13 September 2022. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
  5. "Youngster Finney leaves on loan". www.crewealex.net. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 4 March 2023.
  6. "Crewe Alexandra 2-0 Walsall". BBC Sport. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
  7. "Crewe Alexandra Retained List 2023". CreweAlex.com. 15 May 2023. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  8. "Contract: Charlie Finney commits to new deal". CreweAlex.net. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  9. "Games played by Charlie Finney in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
  10. "Games played by Charlie Finney in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 September 2023.
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