Charlie Hughes (footballer, born 2003)
Charles Roger Hughes (born 16 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Wigan Athletic. Career
Hughes is a youth product of Manchester City and Liverpool, and moved to the youth academy of Wigan Athletic in 2017 as a U14. He was captain of their U18 side in the 2021-22 season. On 7 September 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club. He made his professional debut with Wigan Athletic in a 1–0 EFL Trophy win over the Arsenal U21s on 25 January 2022. Hughes made his League debut on Boxing Day 2022 at the Riverside Stadium against Middlesbrough. He remained in the side for the remainder of the season, making 20 league appearances, and scoring his first professional goal on 29 April 2023 against Reading. Hughes signed a new four-and-a-half year contract in February 2023, and then signed an improved deal a few months later, extending his contract until 2028. Hughes captained the side on August 8, 2023, aged 19, for the Carabao Cup game v Wrexham and again for the league games on September 16th 2023 v Cambridge, on October 21st 2023 v Exeter, October 28th 2023 v Shrewsbury and also the ELF Cup game v Fleetwood. Playing style
Hughes is a commanding ball-playing centre-back, who can also play in midfield. He is extremely comfortable in possession with an exceptional passing range. Strong in defence and exhibits strong leadership qualities. References

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2003 births
Living people
English men's footballers
Wigan Athletic F.C. players
English Football League players
Men's association football defenders
People from Golborne
Footballers from Greater Manchester
Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan