Aaron Barnes

Charlton Athletic Barnes signed a scholarship with Charlton Athletic in March 2013, and after a year at the club signed his first professional contract in December 2014. For the next two years he featured predominantly in the under-18 and under-23 academy teams and was rewarded with a new one-year contract in May 2016. He made the progression into the first team during the 2016–17 season and signed a further one-year contract extension in March 2017. He made his professional debut in the final game of the season in April 2017, appearing as a late substitute for Chris Solly in the 3–0 victory over Swindon Town. He made his club debut on 27 January in a 1–1 draw at Macclesfield Town.

Colchester United On 31 January 2018, Barnes signed for League Two club Colchester United. He was immediately loaned back to Torquay United for the remainder of the season. He scored his first competitive goal on 10 February in Torquay's 2–1 win at Maidenhead United.

On 4 September 2018, Barnes made his Colchester United debut starting in their 2–0 defeat by Southampton Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.

On 14 May 2019, it was announced Barnes was to leave Colchester United at the end of his contract.

Dulwich Hamlet On 30 July 2019, Barnes signed for Dulwich Hamlet for the 2019/20 season.

Welling United Following two curtailed seasons with Dulwich due to COVID-19, he signed for fellow National League South side Welling United for the 2021–22 season.

On 9 May 2023, Barnes left Welling United.

Hythe Town In June 2023, Barnes signed for Isthmian League South East Division club Hythe Town.

Ramsgate On 31 May 2024, Barnes joined Isthmian League South East Division side Ramsgate following an impressive season with divisional rivals Hythe Town.

During his first season at the club, he was part of the side that was crowned Isthmian League South East Division champions.

Faversham Town On 1 November 2025, Barnes returned to the Isthmian League South East Division, joining Faversham Town. He departed the club in January 2026.

Career statistics

Honours Ramsgate Isthmian League South East Division: 2024–25