Charlie James Winfield (born 8 May 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender.

Career Winfield joined Barnsley in November 2023 and signed a first-year scholar in 2018. He joined Danish 2nd Division club Esbjerg fB on loan in 2021, playing 16 games for the club. However, he suffered a serious knee injury in December 2021. On 10 February 2023, he joined Alfreton Town on loan. He made his first-team debut for Barnsley on 8 August 2023, in a 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers in an EFL Cup match at Oakwell, providing an assist for Aiden Marsh. On 27 October 2023, he joined Darlington on a one-month loan. The loan deal was not extended.

On 13 July 2024, Winfield joined Northern Premier League Premier Division side Worksop Town. In September 2024, he joined Bridlington Town on a loan deal which has lasted 4 months. Following Worksop Town's promotion, he departed the club at the end of the 2024–25 season.

Style of play Winfield operates as a left-back or as a central midfielder. He is known for his pace and tough-tackling.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBarnsley2023–24League One0000100010Worksop Town2024–25 NPL Premier Division6120—1091Bridlington Town (loan)2024–25 NPL Division One East32200—00322Career total383201010423

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