Congratulations Charlie Ruff on making his 100th appearance for the Clarets! 

Charlie is currently enjoying his second spell as a Claret. Prior to joining the club for the first time in July 2022, the attacking midfielder plied his trade with Isthmian Premier side Hornchurch. He had a successful spell at the Hornchurch Stadium, and played significant role in helping the Urchins win the FA Trophy in the 2020-21 season. Ruff was introduced as a 59th minute substitute against Hereford in the final of the competition, and scored the equalising goal for his former side from close-range in the 75th minute. He also produced an outrageous piece of skill on the touchline to play a part in setting up Liam Nash’s 86th minute go-ahead goal in an eventual 3-1 win.

Charlie made 20 appearances and scored 7 goals for the Clarets in the 2022-23 season during his first spell playing at the EMJ Community Stadium. The 24-year-old departed Essex to sign for Havant and Waterlooville in November 2022, where he went on to score 5 goals in 23 National League South appearances for the Hawks. Following the end of the 2022-23 season, ‘Ruffy’ re-joined the Clarets ahead of the 2023-24 season.

In the 2023-24 season, Charlie Ruff was a key catalyst for the Clarets, netting 19 goals and helping City to both their highest ever league finish and highest ever points tally. In summer 2024, Ruff signed on for the following season and was subsequently named Chelmsford City vice-captain and has led the side out on numerous occasions this season.

Click below to watch ‘Every Charlie Ruff Goal & Assist | 23/24 season’