Bio

Charlie has been a Baggie from an early age. 

Joining as part of the U7/8s group, Blackshields has progressed through the ranks - signing most recently as a scholar in 2024 - playing plenty of games during his first year over the 24/25 campaign. 

A central midfielder, who hails from Sutton Coldfield, Charlie initially started out as a defender during the pre-academy phase. But as the years have progressed, his qualities have seen him moulded into more of a holding midfielder - where he operates regularly in the 18s. 

His main focuses on the pitch are breaking up play and getting on the ball to start moves in the attacking phase, something he showcased in Albion's run to the FA Youth Cup quarter-finals in 2025. And more moments like those will be the target for Blackshields as he pushes closer to the professional stage.