Ashley Charles


Ashley James Charles 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.

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.

Honours

Wealdstone
Bromley