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 6
Youth career
2009–2013 Manchester City
2013–2017 Liverpool
2017–2023 Wigan Athletic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Wigan Athletic 29 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:04, 4 October 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] Hughes made his League debut on Boxing Day 2022 at the Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough. He remained in the side for the remainder of the season, making 20 league appearances, and scoring his first professional goal on 29 April 2023 against Reading.[5] Hughes signed a new four-and-a-half year contract in February 2023,[6] and then signed an improved deal a few months later, extending his contract until 2028.[7] Hughes captained the side on August 8, 2023, aged 19, for the Carabao Cup game v Wrexham and again for the league games on September 16th 2023 v Cambridge and on October 21st 2023 v Exeter and also the ELF Cup game v Fleetwood.

Playing style

Hughes is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, who can also play in midfield. He is extremely comfortable in possession with an exceptional passing range. Strong in defence and exhibits strong leadership qualities.[8]

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 (7 September 2021). "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. "Match Report - Reading FC 1 Latics 1". Wigan Athletic. 29 April 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  6. "Wigan Athletic secure long-term future of another gem from the Academy". Wigan Today. 21 February 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  7. "Charlie Hughes: Wigan Athletic midfielder signs improved deal". BBC Sport. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. FC, Wigan Athletic. "Charlie Hughes". Wigan Athletic FC.
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