Ashley James Charles (born 15 May 1999) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One club Bromley. Born in England, he plays for the Grenada national team.
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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
As of 4 July 2026
International
As of match played 16 May 2026
Honours
Wealdstone
National League South: 2019–20
Bromley
EFL League Two: 2025–26
National League play-offs: 2024