Charlie Ian Gilmour (born 11 February 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Dunfermline Athletic.
Club career
Arsenal Born in Brighton, Gilmour was spotted by Arsenal scouts at the age of 6. On 29 November 2018, he made his first team debut, playing the last 14 minutes in a 3–0 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League. Gilmour was released by Arsenal on 7 June 2019, after spending 14 years at the club.
Norwich City A day later, on 8 July 2019, Gilmour signed with Norwich City on a two-year deal. On 18 July 2019, he signed for Dutch side Telstar on a season-long loan.
St Johnstone On 1 February 2021, Gilmour signed a short-term deal with Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone until the end of the season. On 21 May 2021, he signed a new two-year contract with St Johnstone.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle On 1 July 2023, Gilmour joined Scottish Championship side Inverness Caledonian Thistle, making his debut on 15 July in a 2–1 home win over Bonnyrigg Rose in the League Cup, before scoring his first goal for the club ten days later in a 3–2 loss to Airdrieonians, also in the League Cup. Gilmour made his league debut for Inverness in a 2–1 home loss to Queen's Park, before scoring his first league goal a season later in a 1–0 home win over Alloa Athletic in League One.
Dunfermline Athletic On 2 June 2025, Gilmour joined Scottish Championship club Dunfermline Athletic on a three-year deal.
International career Gilmour has represented both England and Scotland at youth international level. In 2013 and 2014, he represented Scotland at under-15 and under-16 level but then in 2015, he represented England Under-17 in the FA International Tournament. He later returned to action for Scotland, playing at under-17 and under-19 level.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsArsenal2018–19Premier League0000002020Norwich City2019–20Premier League000000—00Telstar (loan)2019–20Eerste Divisie24010——250St Johnstone2020–21Scottish Premiership201000—302021–22Scottish Premiership60101010902022–23Scottish Premiership0000200020St Johnstone Total80203010140Alloa Athletic (loan)2021–22Scottish League One11100—00111Cove Rangers (loan)2022–23Scottish Championship15010—00160Inverness Caledonian Thistle2023–24Scottish Championship2703131103422024–25Scottish League One324104011385Inverness Total594417121727Dunfermline Athletic2025-26Scottish Championship192204010262Dunfermline Total192204010262Career total13671011416116610
Honours St Johnstone Scottish Cup: 2020–21 Scottish League Cup: 2020–21
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