Charlie Joe Finney (born 28 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who most recently played as a midfielder for club FC United of Manchester.
Career Crewe Alexandra The younger brother of former Crewe midfielder Oliver Finney, Charlie Finney came through Crewe Alexandra's Academy, signing his first professional deal in July 2021.
He made his Crewe debut on 9 August 2022, starting alongside his brother in Crewe's EFL League Cup first round defeat at Grimsby Town. He made his first league appearance as a substitute on 13 September 2022, supplying the cross for Dan Agyei's equaliser in a 1–1 draw at Hartlepool United.
On 4 March 2023, he joined National League North play-off chasers Chorley on a one-month loan deal. Following his return to Crewe, he was included in the starting line-up for the first time, playing 73 minutes of Crewe's 2–0 league win over Walsall on 15 April 2023. At the end of the season, he was offered a new contract by the club, and in June 2023, signed an initial two-year deal, with an option for a further 12 months. He made a dozen appearances, mainly as a substitute, during the first half of the following season, but in December 2023 manager Lee Bell said Finney required surgery on a persistent calf injury.
In September 2024, Finney joined National League North side Buxton on a five-week loan deal.
In June 2025, Finney signed a new one-year contract, with an option for an additional 12 months, to stay at Crewe. On 13 May 2026, the club said he would be released in the summer when his contract expired.
Non-League On 18 September 2026, Finney joined Northern Premier League Premier Division club FC United of Manchester.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCrewe Alexandra2022–23League Two900010301302023–24League Two1002000301502024–25League Two1000000301302025–26League Two210101030260Total5003020120670Chorley (loan)2022–23National League North5000—0050Buxton (loan)2024–25National League North0020—0020Career total5505020120740
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