Charlie Mel Barker (born 12 February 2003) is an English footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Crawley Town.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Charlie Mel Barker[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 12 February 2003 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Crawley Town | ||
| Number | 5 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Charlton Athletic | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Charlton Athletic | 3 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Hemel Hempstead Town (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | → Wealdstone (loan) | 29 | (0) |
| 2023–2024 | Wealdstone | 43 | (2) |
| 2024– | Crawley Town | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:14, 17 November 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
editCharlton Athletic
editBarker made his senior debut for Charlton on 1 September 2020 in a 2–1 EFL Trophy defeat to AFC Wimbledon. In response to Barker's senior Charlton debut, manager Lee Bowyer said "I thought young Barker was outstanding, outstanding. He didn't put a foot wrong all night, in possession and out of possession".[3]
In his second senior appearance, an EFL Cup tie against Swindon Town, he scored his first senior goal as his side won 3–1.[4]
On 13 May 2023, it was announced that Barker would leave the club when his contract expired in June.[5]
Wealdstone (loan)
editOn 24 September 2021, Barker joined non-league Wealdstone on a month's youth loan.[6] He made his debut in a 1–0 away win against Kings Lynn Town, and would go on to make three appearances for the club.[2]
Hemel Hempstead Town (loan)
editOn 1 September 2022, Barker joined Hemel Hempstead Town on loan until 1 January 2023.[7]
On 28 October 2022, it was announced that Barker had been recalled early by Charlton Athletic.[8]
Wealdstone (second loan)
editOn the same day Barker was recalled from Hemel Hempstead Town, he made the switch back to Wealdstone until 1 January 2023.[9] On 3 January 2023, the loan was extended until the end of the 2022–23 season.[10]
Wealdstone
editOn 30 June 2023, Barker joined Wealdstone on a permanent contract following the expiry of his deal at Charlton Athletic.[11]
Crawley Town
editOn 24 June 2024, Barker signed for newly promoted League One club Crawley Town for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year deal.[12][13] He scored his first goal for Crawley in an EFL Trophy tie against Brighton & Hove Albion U21s on 20 August 2024.[14]
Personal life
editHe is the son of former professional footballer and manager Richie Barker.[3]
Career statistics
edit- As of match played 16 November 2024
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Charlton Athletic | 2020–21[15] | League One | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3[a] | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| 2021–22[16] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[17] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1[c] | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Charlton Athletic total | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2021–22 | National League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Hemel Hempstead Town (loan) | 2022–23 | National League South | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Wealdstone (loan) | 2022–23 | National League | 29 | 0 | — | — | 1[d] | 0 | 30 | 0 | ||
| Wealdstone | 2023–24 | National League | 43 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | 3[e] | 0 | 47 | 2 | |
| Crawley Town | 2024–25[18] | League One | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3[f] | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Career total | 94 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 113 | 4 | ||
- ^ Three appearances in EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in EFL Trophy
- ^ One appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Three appearances in FA Trophy
- ^ Three appearances in EFL Trophy
References
edit- ^ "Club list of registered players: As at 23rd June 2020: Charlton Athletic" (PDF). 23 June 2020. p. 9. Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ a b "C. Barker: Summary". Soccerway.
- ^ a b "Bowyer on fitness of Aneke and Gilbey, impressive Barker and injunction ruling". www.cafc.co.uk.
- ^ "Swindon 1–3 Charlton". BBC. 5 September 2020. Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ^ "RETAINED LIST : SQUAD UPDATE". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ^ "Barker joins on loan from Charlton". Wealdstone. 24 September 2021. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
- ^ "O'CONNOR AND BARKER JOIN HEMEL HEMPSTEAD ON LOAN". Charlton Athletic Official Site. Retrieved 1 September 2022.
- ^ "RECALLED BY CHARLTON ATHLETIC". Hemel Hempstead Town Official Site. Retrieved 28 October 2022.
- ^ "Loan news: Barker in and Baptiste out". Wealdstone Official Site. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "LOAN UPDATE : Barker, Freckleton and Baptiste deals all extended". www.wealdstone-fc.com. 3 January 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2023.
- ^ "Barker returns to Stones". Wealdstone Official Site. 30 June 2023. Retrieved 30 June 2023.
- ^ "CHARLIE BARKER SIGNS FOR THE RED DEVILS". www.crawleytownfc.com. 24 June 2024. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Charlie Barker: Crawley Town sign Wealdstone defender". BBC Sport. 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Man Utd U21s produce late comeback in EFL Trophy". BBC. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
- ^ "Games played by Charlie Barker in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Charlie Barker in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Charlie Barker in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
- ^ "Games played by Charlie Barker in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
External links
edit- Charlie Barker at Soccerbase
- Charlie Barker at Soccerway
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