Charlie Wellens

Charlie Gerard Richard Wellens (born 5 December 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Leyton Orient.

Club career

Manchester United and Oldham loan Wellens signed his first professional contract with Manchester United in May 2020. He made his debut for the u21 side in the EFL Trophy match against Rochdale in the 2020–21 season, and starting all 3 group games in the 2021-22 season. In September 2022, Wellens joined Oldham Athletic on loan, making 6 league appearances and scoring one goal, leaving in January 2023.

Reading On 1 September 2023, Wellens joined League One side Reading on an initial one-year contract with their U21 side, extending for a further year. He made his debut for the club in a 5–2 EFL Trophy win against Arsenal under-21s in November 2023. Wellens left the club in May 2025 having only made 3 appearances in the EFL Trophy.

Leyton Orient On 12 August 2025, Wellens teamed up with his father Richie and signed for Leyton Orient on a short-term contract until January 2026, making his league debut against Northampton Town in a 1–0 defeat. He scored his first goal for Orient in the EFL Trophy against Peterborough United with a 30-yard free kick in September 2025. Wellens followed this with a 95th-minute winner against Port Vale F.C. in a 3–2 victory the next game, scoring his first EFL League 1 goal. He scored twice for Orient in nine games before extending his contract until the end of the 2026–27 season.

Personal life Wellens is the son of Leyton Orient manager Richie Wellens.

2021–22

2022–23

Oldham Athletic (loan) 2022–23 League One

2024–25 League One

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2025–26 League One

2026–27 League One

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