# Charlie Colkett

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**Charlie Colkett** (born 4 September 1996) is an English professional [footballer](/source/Association_football) who plays as a [midfielder](/source/Midfielder) for club [AFC Croydon Athletic](/source/AFC_Croydon_Athletic).

## Club career

### Chelsea

In 2007, Colkett joined [Chelsea](/source/Chelsea_F.C.) at the under-11 level from [Charlton Athletic](/source/Charlton_Athletic_F.C.) and progressed through the club's academy system.[2] He was part of the Chelsea youth side which recorded back-to-back triumphs in both the [UEFA Youth League](/source/UEFA_Youth_League) and the [FA Youth Cup](/source/FA_Youth_Cup) in 2015 and 2016.[2]

On 9 April 2016, Colkett was named upon the first-team substitute bench along with fellow academy players [Ola Aina](/source/Ola_Aina) and [Kasey Palmer](/source/Kasey_Palmer), in Chelsea's 1–0 away defeat to [Swansea City](/source/Swansea_City_A.F.C.). However, he failed to make an appearance.[3] A couple of weeks later, Colkett went on to sign a new three-year deal, with his current contract due to expire in June 2016.[4]

#### Loan to Bristol Rovers

On 31 August 2016, Colkett joined [League One](/source/Football_League_One) side [Bristol Rovers](/source/Bristol_Rovers_F.C.) on a season-long loan along with teammate [Jake Clarke-Salter](/source/Jake_Clarke-Salter).[5] On 10 September 2016, Colkett went onto make his professional debut in a 2–2 draw with [Rochdale](/source/Rochdale_A.F.C.), replacing [Hiram Boateng](/source/Hiram_Boateng) with ten minutes remaining.[6] He scored his first goal for [Bristol Rovers](/source/Bristol_Rovers_F.C.) which was also his first professional goal, with a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw with [Bradford City](/source/Bradford_City_F.C.).[7] On 1 October 2016, Colkett scored the winner in stoppage time to earn a 3–2 win over [Northampton Town](/source/Northampton_Town_F.C.).[8] Colkett was recalled by Chelsea on 5 January 2017 ending his loan spell with Bristol Rovers with 17 appearances in all competitions and 3 goals.[9]

#### Loan to Swindon Town

On 11 January 2017, Colkett joined [Swindon Town](/source/Swindon_Town_F.C.) on loan for the remainder of the [2016–17](/source/2016%E2%80%9317_Swindon_Town_F.C._season) campaign.[10] Three days later, Colkett made his Swindon Town debut in their 2–1 victory over [Bolton Wanderers](/source/Bolton_Wanderers_F.C.), assisting [Yaser Kasim](/source/Yaser_Kasim)'s late winner in the 89th minute, before being replaced by [Sean Murray](/source/Sean_Murray_(footballer,_born_1993)) with seconds remaining.[11] On 14 March 2017, Colkett scored his first goal for Swindon in their 4–2 home defeat against [Sheffield United](/source/Sheffield_United_F.C.), netting the hosts opener of the evening from 20-yards out.[12]

#### Loan to Vitesse

On 6 July 2017, Colkett joined [Vitesse](/source/SBV_Vitesse) on loan for the 2017–18 campaign.[13] On 5 August 2017, Colkett made his Vitesse debut during their [Johan Cruyff Shield](/source/Johan_Cruyff_Shield) tie against [Feyenoord](/source/Feyenoord), replacing [Thomas Bruns](/source/Thomas_Bruns) in the 1–1 draw, which Feyenoord eventually won on penalties.[14] On 31 January 2018, after only appearing eleven times, including two starts all season, Colkett's loan spell was terminated and he returned to Chelsea.[15]

#### Loan to Shrewsbury Town

On 21 July 2018, Colkett joined [League One](/source/EFL_League_One) side [Shrewsbury Town](/source/Shrewsbury_Town_F.C.) on loan for the 2018–19 campaign.[16] He started in the season-opening 1–0 home loss to [Bradford City](/source/Bradford_City) but made only five more appearances – all in cups – before Shrewsbury ended his loan prematurely on New Year's Eve.[17]

### Östersunds FK

On 25 January 2019, Colkett signed for [Östersund](/source/%C3%96stersunds_FK) on a 31⁄2-year deal for a "small fee".[18] He scored his first [Allsvenskan](/source/Allsvenskan) goal from distance in a 3–2 home win over [Falkenbergs FF](/source/Falkenbergs_FF) on 7 April.[19] He terminated his contract with Östersund on 1 January 2022.

### Cheltenham Town

On 18 January 2022, Colkett joined [EFL League One](/source/EFL_League_One) side [Cheltenham Town](/source/Cheltenham_Town_F.C.) on a deal until the end of the 2021–22 season.[20] On 6 May 2022, Colkett was released by the club after not being offered a further contract.[21]

### Crewe Alexandra

In June 2022, Colkett joined [League Two](/source/EFL_League_Two) side [Crewe Alexandra](/source/Crewe_Alexandra_F.C.) on a free transfer, signing a two-year deal.[22] He made his debut with a substitute appearance in Crewe's second game of the 2022–23 season, a 3–0 win over [Harrogate Town](/source/Harrogate_Town_A.F.C.) at [Gresty Road](/source/Gresty_Road) on 6 August 2022.[23] He made his first Crewe start on 9 August 2022, playing in an [EFL League Cup](/source/EFL_League_Cup) first round defeat at [Grimsby Town](/source/Grimsby_Town_F.C.),[24] but suffered a severe hamstring injury sidelining him for at least three months.[25] He made a return in November 2022 and on 1 January 2023 scored his first (only) Crewe goal, the winner in a 1–0 victory over [Tranmere Rovers](/source/Tranmere_Rovers_F.C.) at Gresty Road[26] but limped off after he suffered another hamstring injury ruling him out for several weeks.[27]

#### Loan to Notts County

In January 2024, after just six Crewe appearances in the 2023–24 season, Colkett was loaned to [Notts County](/source/Notts_County_F.C.) for the remainder of the season.[28]

Colkett was released by Crewe at the end of the 2023–24 season.[29]

### Gateshead

On 20 August 2024, Colkett joined [National League](/source/National_League_(division)) club [Gateshead](/source/Gateshead_F.C.) on a one-year deal with the option for a further twelve months.[30]

### AFC Croydon Athletic

On 4 September 2025, Colkett joined [Isthmian League](/source/Isthmian_League) South East Division club [AFC Croydon Athletic](/source/AFC_Croydon_Athletic).[31]

## International career

Colkett has represented England from [under-16](/source/England_national_under-16_football_team) level to [under-20](/source/England_national_under-20_football_team) level.

## Career statistics

[32]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Chelsea 2016–17[33] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2017–18[34] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2018–19[35] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bristol Rovers (loan) 2016–17[33] League One 15 3 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 17 3 Swindon Town (loan) 2016–17[33] League One 19 1 — — — 19 1 Vitesse (loan) 2017–18[34] Eredivisie 6 0 1 0 — 4[b] 0 11 0 Shrewsbury Town (loan) 2018–19[35] League One 1 0 1 0 1 0 3[a] 0 6 0 Östersunds FK 2019[36] Allsvenskan 25 1 0 0 — — 25 1 2020[37] Allsvenskan 24 0 3 1 — — 27 1 2021[38] Allsvenskan 15 0 1 0 – – 16 0 Total 64 1 4 1 0 0 0 0 68 2 Cheltenham Town 2021–22[38] League One 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 Crewe Alexandra 2022–23[39] League Two 14 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 17 1 2023–24[40] League Two 1 0 3 0 0 0 2[a] 0 6 0 Total 15 1 5 0 1 0 2 0 23 1 Notts County (loan) 2023–24[40] League Two 3 0 — — — 3 0 Gateshead 2024–25 National League 18 0 2 0 — 1[c] 0 21 0 Career total 151 6 13 1 2 0 12 0 178 7

1. Appearance(s) in [EFL Trophy](/source/EFL_Trophy)

1. One appearance in [Johan Cruyff Shield](/source/Johan_Cruyff_Shield), three in [UEFA Europa League](/source/UEFA_Europa_League)

1. Appearance(s) in [National League Cup](/source/National_League_Cup_(football))

## Honours

**Chelsea Reserves**[2]

- [FA Youth Cup](/source/FA_Youth_Cup): [2013–14](/source/2013%E2%80%9314_FA_Youth_Cup), [2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_FA_Youth_Cup)
- [UEFA Youth League](/source/UEFA_Youth_League): [2014–15](/source/2014%E2%80%9315_UEFA_Youth_League), [2015–16](/source/2015%E2%80%9316_UEFA_Youth_League)

## References

1. ["Updated squads for 2017/18 Premier League confirmed"](https://www.premierleague.com/news/612828). Premier League. 2 February 2018. Retrieved 10 February 2018.

1. ["Charlie Colkett"](http://thechels.info/wiki/Charlie_Colkett). TheChels.info.

1. ["Swansea City 1-0 Chelsea"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/35949311). BBC Sport. 9 April 2016.

1. ["Colkett commits"](http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/04/colkett-commits.html). Chelsea F.C. 22 April 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.

1. ["Clarke-Salter and Colkett head to Rovers"](http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/08/clarke-salter-and-colkett-head-to-rovers.html). Chelsea Official Site. 31 August 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.

1. ["Bristol Rovers 2-2 Rochdale"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/37263633). BBC Sport. 10 September 2016. Retrieved 10 September 2016.

1. ["Bradford City 1-1 Bristol Rovers: Chelsea starlet Charlie Colkett's first senior goal earns draw"](http://m.bristolpost.co.uk/bradford-city-1-bristol-rovers-1-chelsea-starlet-charlie-colkett-s-first-senior-goal-seals-a-point/story-29725419-detail/story.html). *www.bristolpost.co.uk*. 17 September 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.[dead link]

1. ["Northampton Town 2-3 Bristol Rovers"](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/37459221). BBC Sport. 1 October 2016.

1. ["CHELSEA RECALL CHARLIE COLKETT"](http://mobile.bristolrovers.co.uk//news/article/2016-17/chelsea-recall-charlie-colkett-3502174.aspx). Bristol Rovers. 5 January 2017. Retrieved 5 January 2017.

1. ["Trio loaned west"](http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2017/01/trio-loaned-west.html). Chelsea Official Site. 11 January 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2017.

1. ["Bolton Wanderers 1-2 Swindon Town"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38539088). BBC Sport. 14 January 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.

1. ["Swindon Town 2-4 Sheffield United"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/39188584). BBC Sport. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 15 March 2017.

1. ["Charlie Colkett kiest voor Vitesse"](https://www.vitesse.nl/nl/nieuws/detail/6550/charlie-colkett-kiest-voor-vitesse). Vitesse. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 6 July 2017.

1. ["Feyenoord vs. Vitesse"](https://uk.soccerway.com/matches/2017/08/05/netherlands/super-cup/feyenoord-rotterdam-nv/sbv-vitesse/2456714/). Soccerway. 5 August 2017. Retrieved 31 January 2018.

1. ["Academy player loan news"](http://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2018/01/academy-player-loan-news.html). *Chelsea FC*. 31 January 2018. Retrieved 31 January 2018.

1. ["Shrewsbury sign Chelsea's Charlie Colkett on loan"](https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2018/07/21/shrewsbury-sign-chelseas-charlie-colkett-on-loan/). [Shropshire Star](/source/Shropshire_Star). 21 July 2017. Retrieved 21 July 2017.

1. Cox, Lewis (31 December 2018). ["Charlie Colkett returns to Chelsea after Shrewsbury Town loan ended"](https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/football/shrewsbury-town-fc/2018/12/31/charlie-colkett-returns-to-chelsea-after-shrewsbury-town-loan-ended/). *Shropshire Star*. Retrieved 17 February 2019.

1. ["Ostersunds agree deal to sign Chelsea youngster Charlie Colkett"](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/11617507/ostersunds-agree-deal-to-sign-chelsea-youngster-charlie-colkett). [Sky Sports News](/source/Sky_Sports_News). 25 January 2019. Retrieved 30 January 2019.

1. ["ÖFK vann över Falkenberg"](https://sverigesradio.se/sida/artikel.aspx?programid=78&artikel=7192900) [ÖFK win against Falkenberg] (in Swedish). Sveriges Radio. 7 April 2019. Retrieved 14 April 2019.

1. ["Midfielder signs to strengthen Robin ranks"](https://www.ctfc.com/news/2022/january/midfielder-signs-till-the-end-of-the-season/). Cheltenham Town FC. 18 January 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2022.

1. ["2021/22 retained and released list"](https://www.ctfc.com/news/2022/may/202122-retained-and-released-list/). Cheltenham Town FC. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 9 May 2022.

1. ["Charlie Colkett: Crewe Alexandra sign ex-Cheltenham midfielder on two-year deal"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61797399). BBC. 14 June 2022. Retrieved 14 June 2022.

1. ["Crewe Alexandra 3-0 Harrogate Town"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62357776). *BBC Sport*. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.

1. ["Grimsby Town 4-0 Crewe Alexandra"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62388013). *BBC Sport*. 9 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.

1. ["Injury 'severe' for Colkett while Long suffers illness setback"](https://www.crewealex.net/news/2022/august/injury-blow-for-colkett-while-long-suffers-a-setback/). *CreweAlex.net*. 18 August 2022. Retrieved 18 August 2022.

1. ["Crewe Alexandra 1-0 Tranmere Rovers"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64088499). *BBC Sport*. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2023.

1. ["Colkett sidelined for several weeks with hamstring injury"](https://www.crewealex.net/news/2023/january/colkett-sidelined-for-several-weeks-with-hamstring-injury/). *CreweAlex.com*. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.

1. ["Charlie Colkett: Notts County sign Crewe Alexandra midfielder on loan"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/68156478). *BBC Sport*. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.

1. ["Crewe release five players but offer five more new deals"](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cgrrkj76dp4o). *BBC Sport*. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.

1. ["Charlie Colkett joins Gateshead"](https://gateshead-fc.com/charlie-colkett-joins-gateshead/). *gateshead-fc.com*. 20 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.

1. "COLKETT JOINS CROYDON! 🤝🏼 We are delighted to confirm the signing of Charlie Colkett who joins Croydon Athletic from @GatesheadFC. The midfielder joins The Rams and is expected to be involved in Tuesday's league match ahead of our FA Cup tie against @HAMRICHFC. #UpTheRams". No. 1963650261492101564. 4 September 2025. Retrieved 5 September 2025.

## External links

- [England profile](http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/c/charlie-colkett) [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20141010170857/http://www.thefa.com/england/all-teams/players/c/charlie-colkett) 10 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine at The FA

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