Pierce Joseph Charles (born 21 July 2005) is a professional

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who plays as a goalkeeper for club

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. Born in England, he represents the Northern Ireland national team.

Career

Charles was in the youth set-up at

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prior to joining up with Sheffield Wednesday in 2021. From the age of 16 years–old he began to train occasionally with the Sheffield Wednesday first team during the 2021–22 season and was subsequently included in the senior squad summer training camps in 2022. In October 2022, he signed a three–year professional contract with the club. On 25 January 2024, manager

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confirmed Charles would make his debut in the

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against

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, due to the injury of senior goalkeeper Cameron Dawson and cup-tied

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. On his senior debut, Wednesday drew 1–1 with Coventry. Following the end of the 2023–24 season, Charles signed a new contract with the club. He made his league debut on 29 March 2025, playing the full game against

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which finished in a 1–1 draw. After the game, manager Danny Röhl said the club have 'two number ones now' suggesting Charles would be number 1 with James Beadle for the remainder of the season. He would get a run of games for the remainder of the season which would help him win the clubs player of the month award for April, with him being composed in possession and a great shot stopper being highlighted, including him saving an important penalty against

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International career

A Northern Ireland youth international, being eligible via his Northern Irish mother, he made his debut for the Northern Ireland U19 side in March 2023, against Norway U19. He received his first senior

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call up on 20 May 2024, subsequently making his senior debut against

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on 12 October 2024.

Personal life

His older brother Shea, is also a professional footballer.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Charles, Pierce 2005 births Living people Men's association footballers from Northern Ireland Footballers from Manchester Northern Ireland men's youth international footballers Northern Ireland men's under-21 international footballers Northern Ireland men's international footballers English men's footballers English people of Northern Ireland descent Men's association football fullbacks Sheffield Wednesday F.C. players 21st-century English sportsmen