Charlie Steven Allen (born 22 November 2003) is a Northern Irish

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who plays as a

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or forward for Linfield and the Northern Ireland Under-21 team.

Club career

Linfield

Having progressed through the academy of local club Linfield, Allen made his senior debut for the club on 27 April 2019 in a 1–1 draw with

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. Upon making his debut, aged 15 years, five months and five days, he became the club's youngest debutant and set teammate Daniel Reynolds up for Linfield's goal. He was named in Linfield's 25 man Champions League squad against

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by manager David Healy.

Leeds United

On 27 July 2020, the ''

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'' revealed that Allen had agreed a deal with newly-promoted

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side

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. The move was officially announced on 11 August, with Allen signing a three-year deal. Allen made his competitive debut for Leeds by playing for Leeds United Under 21's playing in the

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defeat against Accrington Stanley on 8 September 2020, Allen was given the squad number 70 for the 2020–21 Leeds United season. He signed his first professional contract with Leeds United in December 2020, agreeing a deal lasting until summer 2023. In August 2022 his contract was extended to the end of the 2023–24 season. On 19 February 2024, Allen joined

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side York City on an initial one-month loan before being cut short. Allen was released by Leeds in June 2024 at the conclusion of his contract.

Return to Linfield

On 9 August 2024, Allen returned to NIFL Premiership side Linfield on a two-year contract.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Allen, Charlie 2003 births Living people Association footballers from County Antrim Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland 21st-century sportsmen from Northern Ireland Men's association football midfielders Linfield F.C. players Northern Ireland men's youth international footballers Leeds United F.C. players York City F.C. players Sportspeople from Carrickfergus NIFL Premiership players National League (English football) players