Charlie Ruff

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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.

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