Charles (footballer, born 1993)

Charles do Vale de Souza (born 2 July 1994) is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Spanish club Ribadumia.

Charles

Personal information
Full name	Charles do Vale de Souza
Date of birth	(1994-07-02) 2 July 1994 (age 31)
Place of birth	Franca, Brazil
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Forward
Team information
Current team	Alondras
Number	9
Youth career
2008−2012	Olé Brasil
2012	Fluminense
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2013−2014	Comercial
2014−2016	Monte Azul
2014−2015	→ Caxias do Sul (loan)
2015−2016	→ Vejle BK (loan)	9	(0)
2016−2017	Alvarenga	12	(2)
2016–2017	→ Chennai City (loan)	18	(4)
2017	East Bengal	7	(1)
2018–2019	Xuventú Sanxenxo	15	(1)
2019	Alondras	15	(1)
2020–	Ribadumia	31+	(5+)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:27, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Career

Born in São Paulo, Charles began his career with Campeonato Gaúcho side Caxias before moving to Denmark to play for Danish 1st Division side Vejle.

On 28 December 2016, Charles signed with Chennai City of India's I-League on loan from Portuguese side GDSC Alvarenga.^[1] He made his debut for the side on 8 January 2017 against Minerva Punjab. He started and played 82 minutes as Chennai City drew 0–0.He scored first goal against Aizawl FC From a penalty in the 89th minute^[2] He scored a total of four league goals and at the end of the season, he was awarded the club's player of the season award.^[3]

On 24 August 2017, Charles signed for East Bengal of the same league.^[4]

Career statistics

As of 11 May 2017^[5]

Club	Season	League			League Cup		Domestic Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Chennai City	2016–17	I-League	18	4	—	—			—	—	18	4
Career total			18	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	18	4