Charlie Ruff

PROGRAMME SPONSOR – JOHN PITTS

E SPONSOR – JARROVIAN WEALTH

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 has also played for Hertford, Broxbourne, and Wingate & Finchley, meaning he possesses a solid level of experience in the non-league game.

Charlie made 20 appearances and scored 7 goals for the Clarets in the 2022/23 season during his first spell playing at Melbourne 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 for his second spell with the club! The attacking midfielder ended the 23/24 campaign as the Clarets’ top goalscorer after registering 19 National League South goals. Watch the video below to see every Charlie Ruff goal and assist from last season.

In May 2024, Charlie agreed a deal to see him continue playing his football with the Clarets in the 2024/25 season!