Player Name: Charlie Austin

Full Name: Charles Matthew Austin

Date of Birth: 5 July 1989

Place of Birth: Hungerford, England

Nationality: English

Position: Striker (Centre forward)

Preferred Foot: Right

Senior Career (selected clubs):

• 2007–2008: Kintbury Rangers
• 2008–2009: Thatcham Town
• 2009–2010: Weymouth
• 2010–2011: Poole Town
• 2011–2013: Swindon Town
• 2013–2014: Burnley
• 2014–2018: Queens Park Rangers
• 2016–2017: (loan) West Ham United
• 2018–2021: Southampton
• 2021–2022: Queens Park Rangers
• 2022–2023: Cheltenham Town
• 2023– : (various non-league/short-term moves)

Notable Southampton details:

• Joined Southampton in January 2018 from Queens Park Rangers.
• Made his debut for Southampton in the Premier League shortly after signing and scored his first goal for the club in April 2018.
• Played as a centre forward and provided squad depth in Southampton's attacking options during his time there.
• Injuries limited his game time across some seasons with the club.

Career highlights & style of play:

• Worked his way up from non-league football to the Premier League, a frequently noted example of late development and perseverance.
• Known for good movement in the box, aerial ability for his height, poaching instincts and finishing.
• Had several prolific spells, particularly at Burnley and Queens Park Rangers in the Championship.

International Career: Called up to an England training squad in 2014 but did not earn a senior cap in competitive matches.

Honours & Awards (selected):

• Individual: Championship Player of the Month nominations and club top-scorer seasons during his time in the Championship.

Note: Statistics (appearances, goals) change over time; consult up-to-date sources for exact numbers if needed.