Charlie Wellens

Charlie Wellens is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Leyton Orient.

Club career

Manchester United and Oldham loan

Wellens signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in May 2020. He made his debut for the u21 side in the EFL Trophy match against Rochdale in the 2020–21 season, and starting all 3 group games in the 2021-22 season. In September 2022, Wellens joined Oldham Athletic on loan, making 6 league appearances and scoring one goal, leaving in January 2023.

Reading

On 1 September 2023, Wellens joined League One side Reading on an initial one-year contract with their U21 side, extending for a further year. Wellens left the club in May 2025 having only made 3 appearances in the EFL Trophy.

Leyton Orient

On 12 August 2025, Wellens teamed up with his father Richie and signed for Leyton Orient on a short-term contract until January 2026, making his league debut against Northampton Town in a 1–0 defeat. He scored his first goal for Orient in the EFL Trophy against Peterborough United with a 30-yard free kick in September 2025. Wellens followed this with a 95th-minute winner against Port Vale F.C. in a 3–2 victory the next game, scoring his first EFL League 1 goal.

Personal life

Wellens is the son of Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens.