Charlie Wellens
Overview
Charlie Wellens is a England midfielder currently playing for Leyton Orient. They are 23 years old.
Biography
Charlie Wellens (born 5 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One 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 appearences 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 appearences 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.
Career & honours
Career history
No career history published.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Biography
Charlie Wellens (born 5 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League One 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 appearences 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 appearences 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.
Honours
No honours recorded for this player.
Frequently asked questions
- Which team does Charlie Wellens play for?
- Charlie Wellens currently plays for Leyton Orient.
- What position does Charlie Wellens play?
- Charlie Wellens plays as a midfielder.
- How old is Charlie Wellens?
- Charlie Wellens is 23 years old.
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