Charlie Staniland

Charlie Staniland

Personal information
Date of birth	(2004-11-12) November 12, 2004 (age 20)
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Sheffield F.C.
Youth career
2012–2024	Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2024	Toronto FC II	25	(2)
2024	→ Toronto FC (loan)	0	(0)
2025–	Sheffield FC
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 November 2024

Charlie Staniland (born 12 November 2004) is an English footballer who plays for Sheffield FC in the Northern Premier League Division One East.

Early life

In 2012, Staniland joined Sheffield United's academy. ^[1] In July 2021, he signed a scholarship contract with Sheffield United. ^[2] After completing his scholarship, he signed a pro deal with the club in July 2023. ^[3]

Club career

In April 2024, Staniland signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. ^{[1] [4]} He made his debut on 19 April against New England Revolution II. ^[5] In May 2024, he joined the Toronto FC first team on a short-term loan on four occasions, ahead of league matches. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9]} On 23 May 2024, he scored his first goal for Toronto FC II in a match against Carolina Core FC. ^[10] Staniland's contract expired in November 2024. ^[11]

In January 2025, he returned to England and joined Sheffield in the eighth tier Northern Premier League Division One East.

Career statistics

As of match played October 6, 2024 ^[12]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		National cup		Other		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Toronto FC II	2024	MLS Next Pro	25	2	—		–		–		25	2
Toronto FC (loan)	2024	Major League Soccer	0	0	—		0	0	0	0	0	0
Career total			25	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	25	2

References

1. "Toronto FC II sign midfield pair Hassan Ayari and Charlie Staniland". Toronto FC . 18 April 2024.
2. "Ten players sign scholarships". Sheffield United F.C. 13 July 2021.
3. "Four sign pro deals". Sheffield United F.C. 6 July 2023.
4. Molinaro, John (18 April 2024). "TFC 2 signs midfielders Charlie Staniland, Hassan Ayari" . TFC Republic.
5. "TFC II draw New England Revolution II then fall in shootout, Charlie Staniland & Hassan Ayari make debuts". Waking the Red. 20 April 2024.
6. "Toronto FC sign three Toronto FC II players to short-term agreements ahead of Nashville SC match". Toronto FC . 15 May 2024.
7. "Toronto FC sign Charlie Staniland to MLS short-term agreement". Toronto FC . 18 May 2024.
8. "Toronto FC sign Charlie Staniland to MLS short-term Agreement". Toronto FC . 19 June 2024.
9. "Toronto FC sign Charlie Staniland to MLS short-term Agreement". Toronto FC . 22 June 2024.
10. "Match Recap: Toronto FC II 2-1 Carolina Core FC - May 23, 2024". Toronto FC . 24 May 2024.
11. "Toronto FC II Announce Year-End Roster Moves". Toronto FC . 15 November 2024.
12. Charlie Staniland at Soccerway

External links

• Charlie Staniland at Soccerway