Charlie Walker-Smith
A modern, ball playing, centre-back who is also capable of playing right-back.
CharlieWalker-Smith
out on loan
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Defender
Date of Birth
19.09.0719 September 2007
Country
Joined Team
22.09.2322 September 2023
Though he is from London, Walker-Smith has previously been called up to represent the Wales Under-16s and Under-17s side.
He was also a part of Palace's Under-15s which won the U15 Floodlit Cup National Final against Stoke City in May 2023.
The youngster made his first appearance for the Under-18s in September 2023, coming on as a substitute against Fulham. He started his first game for the U18s a week later against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Walker-Smith made nine appearances in total for the U18s at the end of 23/24, before heading to Cyprus to represent Wales U17s at the UEFA U17 European Championship. Walker-Smith featured in two of the three games as Wales were knocked out of their group.
In July 2024, Walker-Smith put pen to paper on a scholarship ahead of the 24/25 campaign. He scored his first goal for the U18s in October 2024 against Liverpool in the U18 Premier League Cup.
Walker-Smith signed his first professional contract with the club in October 2024.
Walker-Smith highlights
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Charlie Walker-Smith signs his professional contract
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The Full 90: Crystal Palace U18 v Liverpool U18s | Palace TV+
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U18 Premier League Cup Highlights: Crystal Palace 2-5 Liverpool
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Palace Academy welcomes 13 new scholars