Charles Dunne, born on 13 February 1993, is a stalwart defender known for his tenacity on the pitch. As an Englishman, Dunne plays as a central defender, a position he covers with authority for St Mirren of the Scottish Premiership. His commanding presence is much attributed to his substantial build, standing at 6ft 2in (1.88m) tall and weighing a sturdy 13st 7lb (86kg). The number 18 written on the back of his jersey is a familiar sight for fans.
Valued around €150,000, roughly equivalent to £127,000, Dunne’s market worth is a testament to his steadiness in defence (source: Transfermarkt).
Dunne’s senior football career was inaugurated amidst the hustle and bustle of League One football with Wycombe Wanderers in July 2011. Over the span of three seasons from 2011 to 2014, Dunne prominently appeared on the team sheet, featuring in a total of 50 league matches for his first club.
In 2013, Dunne’s journey took him to Blackpool, also a part of England's League One, for an undisclosed fee. Despite limited appearances in his two-year spell, his contributions were keenly noted in the 25 matches he participated in.
March 2016 saw Dunne on the move once more, finding temporary accommodation on the field with Crawley Town on loan, and making a name for himself in the dozen league matches he played.
August 2016 marked another significant chapter in Dunne’s football narrative as he transferred to Oldham Athletic in the National League in England, making 14 appearances throughout the season.
Destiny, or perhaps the love of the beautiful game, led him to the crisp air of Scotland in July 2017. Dunne signed for Motherwell in the Scottish Premiership, shouldering the weight of defence for three seasons and racking up 60 caps for the 'Well, which no doubt left a positive marker in his footballing journey.
By July 2021, Dunne had moved to St Mirren, another Scottish Premiership club, where he made his mark with 33 appearances in the 2022 - 2023 season and 21 in the 2023 - 2024 season, during which he also scored his maiden goal. It's early days in the 2024 - 2025 season, but Dunne has already played in four matches for the Saints.
There seems to be a slight disruption in Dunne’s club history detailed for June 2024, whence he ostensibly left St Mirren, however, the destination remains undisclosed. Nonetheless, by September 2024, Dunne found himself back with St Mirren, once again standing tall in the heart of their defence.
The current season 2024 - 2025 has seen the defender pull on the St Mirren jersey four times thus far, suggesting that Dunne’s love affair with football, particularly in the Scottish Premiership, continues to endure.
