Charlie Cresswell

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Charlie Cresswell
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Cresswell with Toulouse in 2025
Personal information
Full name Charlie Richard Cresswell [1]
Date of birth (2002-08-17) 17 August 2002 (age 24) [2]
Place of birth Preston, England
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.90 m) [3]
Position Centre-back
Team information
Current team
 Rennes
(on loan from Toulouse)
Number 4
Youth career
2013–2020 Leeds United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2024 Leeds United 10 (0)
2022–2023 → Millwall (loan) 28 (4)
2024– Toulouse 60 (6)
2026– → Rennes (loan) 6 (0)
International career‡
2021–2025 England U21 26 (3)
Medal record
Representing Flag of England.svg  England
UEFA European Under-21 Championship
Winner 2023 Georgia–Romania
Winner 2025 Slovakia
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 18:00, 11 October 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 19:00, 29 June 2025 (UTC)

Charlie Richard Cresswell (born 17 August 2002) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Ligue 1 club Rennes, on loan from Toulouse.

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Club career

Leeds United

Cresswell was born in Preston, but grew up in York. [4] [5] He started his career at Leeds United in 2013, before signing a two-year scholarship with the club in 2018. [6] [7] He was included in the League Football Education's The 11 award for under-18 players in June 2019, and signed his first professional contract with the club in September 2019. [8] [9]

Cresswell made his debut for Leeds on 16 September 2020 against Hull City in the EFL Cup. [10] Cresswell extended his contract to summer 2023 on 19 November 2020. [11] [12] Cresswell captained the under-23s to the Premier League 2 Division 2 title and was nominated along with teammate Sam Greenwood for the Premier League 2 Player of the Season award. [13] Cresswell made his Premier League debut for Leeds United on 25 September 2021 in the starting line-up for the 2–1 defeat against West Ham United at Elland Road. [14] In July 2023 Cresswell signed a new four-year contract with Leeds United. [15]

Millwall (loan)

On 4 July 2022, Cresswell signed for EFL Championship club Millwall on a season-long loan deal. [16] He scored two goals on his debut as Millwall beat Stoke City 2–0 in the first game of the season on 30 July. [17]

Toulouse

On 8 July 2024, Cresswell moved to Ligue 1 club Toulouse on a permanent deal for an undisclosed fee. [18] On 15 January 2025, he score his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Laval in the Coupe de France. [19] A month later, on 9 February, he netted his first Ligue 1 goal in a 2–2 away draw with Auxerre. [20]

Rennes

On 4 August 2026, Cresswell joined fellow Ligue 1 side Rennes on loan, with the club reportedly agreeing a deal including a €2.5 million loan fee and an obligation to make the move permanent next year for a fixed €22.5 million, plus up to €3 million in bonuses. [21]

International career

On 2 October 2020, Cresswell was named in the England under-19 squad. [22] He made his debut for the under-19s in a friendly match versus Scotland at St George's Park, scoring in the first half as England went into half-time with a 3–1 lead. However, the game was abandoned during the interval after a member of the coaching staff tested positive for COVID-19. [23]

On 27 August 2021, Cresswell received his first call up for the England Under-21 squad. [24] He made his debut for the side as a substitute in a 3–1 win over the Czech Republic on 11 November 2021. [25] Cresswell was included in the England squad for the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship. [26] He started in their last group game. [27] Cresswell was an unused substitute in the final as England defeated Spain to win the tournament. [28] [29]

Cresswell took part in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, scoring a header in England's first match of the tournament, a 3–1 win against the Czech Republic. [30] He played every minute of their competition including the final as England defeated Germany after extra time to retain the trophy. [31] His performances during the competition resulted in him being chosen by the UEFA Technical Observer panel for their team of the tournament. [32]

Personal life

He is the son of former professional footballer Richard Cresswell, who played for Leeds United in the early 2000s and after retiring was part of the Leeds United academy coaching staff. [33]

Career statistics

As of match played 15 October 2026
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup [a] League cup [b] OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Leeds United U21 2020–21 [34] ———1 [c] 010
2021–22 [35] ———1 [c] 010
Total———2020
Leeds United 2020–21 [34] Premier League 000010—10
2021–22 [35] Premier League500010—60
2023–24 [36] Championship 5000200070
Total100004000140
Millwall (loan) 2022–23 [37] Championship2841010—304
Toulouse 2024–25 [38] Ligue 1 31331——344
2025–26 [39] Ligue 129331——324
Total60662——668
Rennes (loan) 2026–27 [40] Ligue 16000—2 [d] 080
Career total1041072504012012
  1. ↑ Includes FA Cup, Coupe de France
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  3. 1 2 Appearance in EFL Trophy
  4. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League

Honours

England U21

Individual

References

  1. ↑ "Club list of registered players: As at 18th May 2019: Leeds United" (PDF). English Football League. p. 18. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  2. ↑ "Player search: Cresswell, CR (Charlie)" . English National Football Archive. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ↑ "Charlie Cresswell". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  4. ↑ Charlie Cresswell at Soccerway. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  5. ↑ Jarred, Martin (24 September 2021). "Leeds United's Charlie Cresswell, son of York star Richard, could get PL debut". York Press. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "Charlie Cresswell: I couldn't be happier". leedsunited.com. Leeds United F.C. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 28 August 2021.
  7. ↑ "Academy: 2018 scholars sign up". leedsunited.com. Leeds United F.C. 20 April 2018. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  8. ↑ Wylie, Jack (10 June 2019). "The 11 - June 2019 (In Depth)". lfe.org.uk. League Football Education. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  9. ↑ Mewis, Joe (24 September 2019). "Highly-rated Leeds United academy duo sign first professional deals". LeedsLive. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  10. ↑ "Hull beat Leeds in penalty shootout". BBC Sport. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  11. ↑ "Charlie Cresswell pens new contract". leedsunited.com. Leeds United F.C. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  12. ↑ Sobot, Lee (20 November 2020). "Leeds United's England youth international defender Charlie Cresswell signs new Whites deal". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 20 November 2020.
  13. ↑ "Charlie Cresswell and Sam Greenwood up for PL2 Player of the Year award". leedsunited.com. Leeds United F.C. 26 May 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  14. ↑ Thomason, Ellie (25 September 2021). "Antonio gets last-minute winner as West Ham win at Leeds". BBC Sport. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  15. ↑ "Charlie Cresswell: Leeds United defender signs new four-year deal". BBC Sport. 1 August 2023. Retrieved 2 August 2023.
  16. ↑ "Charlie Cresswell joins Millwall on season-long loan". www.millwallfc.co.uk. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
  17. ↑ "Millwall 2-0 Stoke City - Charlie Cresswell's two debut goals win it for Gary Rowett's Lions". BBC Sport. 30 July 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  18. ↑ "Leeds defender Cresswell joins Toulouse". BBC Sport. 8 July 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  19. ↑ Faurie, Dominique (16 January 2025). "Stade lavallois. « Pendant 25 minutes, Toulouse n'a pas eu d'adversité » : les réactions de Laval" (in French). Ouest-France.
  20. ↑ "AJ Auxerre 2–2 Toulouse". ESPN. 9 February 2025.
  21. ↑ Ornstein, David (4 August 2026). "Rennes sign Toulouse's Charlie Cresswell in transfer worth up to €28m". The New York Times.
  22. ↑ Sobot, Lee (2 October 2020). "Leeds United trio selected for England under-19s squad amidst raft of international calls". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
  23. ↑ McGrath, Mike (8 October 2020). "England Under-19s have friendly against Scotland cancelled during match after member of coaching staff received Covid-19 results" . The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
  24. ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (27 August 2021). "Carsley names first MU21s squad". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  25. ↑ "England U21 3–1 Czech Republic U21". BBC Sport. 11 November 2021. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
  26. ↑ Veevers, Nicholas (14 June 2023). "England MU21s squad named for EURO Finals". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 26 June 2023.
  27. ↑ Howell, Alex (28 June 2023). "European Under-21 Championship: England continue perfect start with 2-0 win over Germany". BBC Sport. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  28. ↑ Reid, James (8 July 2023). "England win U21 EURO title after 1-0 win over Spain". EnglandFootball.com. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  29. 1 2 Howell, Alex (8 July 2023). "England beat Spain to win Euro U21 Championship". BBC Sport. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
  30. ↑ Aarons, Ed (12 June 2025). "Harvey Elliott helps England make winning start in Euro Under-21 against Czechs". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  31. 1 2 Mashiter, Nick (28 June 2025). "England U21 3–2 Germany U21". BBC Sport. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  32. 1 2 "2025 Under-21 EURO Team of the Tournament". UEFA . 1 July 2025. Retrieved 2 July 2025.
  33. ↑ Mewis, Joe (7 August 2019). "Richard Cresswell to leave his role as head of academy coaching at Leeds United". LeedsLive. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  34. 1 2 "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  35. 1 2 "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 4 December 2023.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2024/2025". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 July 2025.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2025/2026". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
  40. ↑ "Games played by Charlie Cresswell in 2026/2027". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 11 September 2026.
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