Ashley James Charles (born 15 May 1999) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Bromley. Born in England, he plays for the Grenada national team.
Club career Early career Charles began his career in the youth system of his local club Watford, joining the club at under-14s level and signing his first professional contract with them on 7 June 2016. On 31 January 2019, he was loaned to the National League side Barnet for the second half of the 2018–19 season. He was released by Watford in the summer of 2019.
Wealdstone In October 2019, Charles signed for National League South side Wealdstone, and was part of the side that won the league title in the 2019–20 season. Following the side's promotion to the National League, Charles found his first team opportunities limited, and in December 2020 he joined Concord Rangers on a 28-day loan deal.
Upon his return to Wealdstone, Charles re-established himself as a starter. On 15 January 2022, Charles scored his first senior goal in a 2–1 win over Dover Athletic, and in June 2022 he signed a contract extension with an option to remain at the club until 2024.
Bromley On 1 February 2024, Charles moved to fellow National League side Bromley for an undisclosed fee. He helped the Ravens win promotion to League Two in his first season at the club, playing the full 120 minutes of their play-off final victory over Solihull Moors, although he missed a penalty in the shoot-out.
On 24 January 2026, Charles scored his first Football League goal, netting the equaliser in an eventual 2–1 victory over Swindon Town. He was a regular in the Bromley side that won League Two in 2025–26, appearing in all but one game.
On 4 August 2026, Charles signed a new three-year contract with the Ravens. Four days later, in the club's opening match of the season, he suffered a serious knee injury with manager Andy Woodman estimating that he would miss the entirety of the 2026–27 season.
International career Born in England, Charles is of Grenadian descent. He was called up to the senior Grenada national team for a set of friendlies in June 2022. He made his international debut with Grenada in a 2–2 CONCACAF Nations League tie with El Salvador on 8 June 2022.
Personal life Charles was charged with rape and an alternative count of sexual assault by penetration by a woman, on a night out with his friend Dennon Lewis in March 2021. He was found not guilty by a jury in July 2022.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWatford2017–18Premier League00000000002018–19Premier League0000000000Total0000000000Barnet (loan)2018–19National League40——3070Wealdstone2019–20National League South17010—001802020–21National League22000—002202021–22National League32110—103412022–23National League38110—104012023–24National League20010—20230Total12924000401372Concord Rangers (loan)2020–21National League South30——1040Bromley2023–24National League150——201702024–25League Two2801010213212025–26League Two452102000482Total882203041973Career total224460301212455
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsGrenada202230202320202420202610Total80
Honours Wealdstone National League South: 2019–20
Bromley EFL League Two: 2025–26 National League play-offs: 2024
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