Draft:Charlie Walker-Smith

Charlie Walker-Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (2007-09-19) 19 September 2007 (age 18)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
Crystal Palace
Youth career
2020- Crystal Palace
International career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Wales U17

Charlie Walker-Smith (born 19 September 2007) is an Anglo-Welsh professional footballer who plays as a central defender for Crystal Palace.[1]

Early life

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He attended Epsom College where he also excelled as a rugby union player before focusing on football.[2]

Club career

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He joined Crystal Palace in 2020.[3] He signed a professional contract with the coin in October 2024.[4] That month, he was included in The Guardian’s Next Generation 2024: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs series.[5]

International career

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He played for Wales U17 at the 2024 European U17 Championships.[6]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.eurosport.com/football/charlie-walker-smith_prs694522/person.shtml
  2. ^ https://www.epsomcollege.org.uk/news/charlie-walker-smith-selected-for-wales-u17-euros-squad/
  3. ^ "Charlie Walker-Smith Signs for Premiership Football Club Crystal Palace". 11 December 2020.
  4. ^ https://www.cpfc.co.uk/palace-tv/video/charlie-walker-smith-signs-his-professional-contract/2024-10-16/
  5. ^ "Next Generation 2024: 20 of the best talents at Premier League clubs". The Guardian. 14 October 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Charlie Walker-Smith Selected for Wales' U17 Euros Squad". 3 May 2024.