Charlie Dean I'Anson (born 1 July 1993), known in Spain as simply Charlie, is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back.
He started his career at Grimsby Town, with whom he spent two years in the Conference. In 2012, he moved to Elche, whom he represented in La Liga. I'Anson has since remained in Spanish football and has played for Alcorcón, Real Oviedo, Valencia B, Granada, Real Murcia, Rayo Majadahonda and UCAM Murcia. In 2012 he was called up to the England C team but the game was postponed and he remained uncapped.
Early life I'Anson was born in Luton, Bedfordshire, to parents Kay and Dean, and is a Tottenham Hotspur supporter. Along with his older brother Alfie, he moved to Málaga, Spain, with his parents at the age of 7, and within a year, was fluent in Spanish.
While living there, I'Anson was a teammate of Isco at Atlético Benamiel. At the age of 15, he was scouted by Nottingham Forest, and was offered a contract as a back-up, but did not want to be a reserve at a young age while living in a different country to his parents, so signed with Grimsby Town instead.
Club career
Grimsby Town As a 17-year-old, he capped a first-team debut with a goal in a 2–0 win in the Conference against Mansfield Town on 19 April 2011.
I'Anson was offered his first professional one-year contract in May 2011, after impressing in the club's youth team and final four first-team games of the 2010–11 season. He was released and left the club on 3 May 2012 after he turned down a fresh contract. He played 17 times in the league, scoring twice.BREAKING GRIMSBY TOWN NEWS: I'Anson leaves after rejecting deal ; Grimsby Telegraph, 3 May 2012
Elche In July 2012, I'Anson joined Spanish side Elche CF of the Segunda División on trial,Former Mariners defender Charlie I'Anson is currently on trial at Spanish club Elche ; Too Good To Turn Down, 27 July 2012 later signing with the club.Exclusive interview – Charlie I'Anson, from Grimsby Town to La Liga and Spanish football in just two years ; Too Good To Turn Down, 21 August 2013 He spent his first senior season in Spain with the reserves in Tercera División, appearing 25 times and scoring once, being promoted to Segunda División B.
On 19 August 2013, I'Anson was included in a first-team squad for the first time, remaining an unused substitute as Elche began the La Liga season with a 3–0 loss at Rayo Vallecano. He made his debut on 5 October, starting in a 2–1 home win over Espanyol.Elche 2–1 Espanyol ; ESPN FC, 5 October 2013 I'Anson was sent off on 2 February 2014, as the reserves lost 1–0 at Lleida Esportiu.
On 29 June 2014, I'Anson joined Real Murcia on a season-long loan;Charlie se marcha cedido al Real Murcia C.F. (Charlie goes on loan to Real Murcia C.F.) ; Elche CF, 29 June 2014 however, after the club's relegation to the third level he moved to second-tier AD Alcorcón also in a temporary deal.El central inglés Charlie Dean llega cedido por el Elche (English stopper Charlie Dean arrives on loan from Elche) ; AD Alcorcón, 9 August 2014 On 27 January 2015, after appearing sparingly for the Madrid side, he joined Real Oviedo on loan until the end of the season,; Real Oviedo, 27 January 2015 helping them win the third division.
Valencia B On 20 August 2015, I'Anson rescinded his contract with Elche.Charlie se desvincula del Elche C.F. (Charlie leaves Elche C.F.) ; Elche CF, 20 August 2015 The following day, he joined Valencia CF Mestalla, again in the third tier.El filial inicia su andadura (The feeder team kicks off its season); Diario de Mestalla, 22 August 2015 He made his debut for them on 20 September, replacing Nacho Gil for the final 17 minutes of a 3–2 loss at UE Cornellà. His first goal for them came on 30 April, opening a 2–0 home win over CF Badalona. On 10 September 2016, he was sent off in a 2–2 draw at Atlético Saguntino.
Granada On 7 July 2017, Charlie signed a one-year deal with Granada CF, newly relegated to the second tier. He made his debut on 27 August, replacing Germán for the final five minutes of a 1–1 draw at Real Zaragoza.
Murcia and Rayo Majadahonda On 30 January 2018, I'Anson returned to Murcia, after rescinding his contract with Granada. On 26 July of the following year, he moved to fellow third division side CF Rayo Majadahonda.
On 5 August 2020, I'Anson joined Segunda División B side UCAM Murcia.
I'Anson signed for Vélez ahead of the 2023–24 season under fellow Englishman Michael Jolley.
On 1 February 2024, I'Anson signed for Tercera Federación side Juventud Torremolinos.
International career In August 2011 I'Anson and Grimsby teammate Shaun Pearson were called up to the England C team to face the India Under-23 team,; Grimsby Telegraph, 26 August 2011 however the game never went ahead.Charlie I'Anson: tears and triumphs of an Englishman alone in La Liga; The Guardian, 4 January 2014
Honours Grimsby Town Lincolnshire Senior Cup: 2011–12
Oviedo Segunda División B: 2014–15
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