Charlie McCann
Northern Irish footballer
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Charlie Liam McCann[1] (born 24 April 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for EFL League Two club Barrow. Born in England, he represents Northern Ireland at youth level.
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McCann in 2022 | |||
| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Charlie Liam McCann | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 2002 | ||
| Place of birth | Coventry, England | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Barrow | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2017 | Coventry City | ||
| 2017–2021 | Manchester United | ||
| 2021 | Rangers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2023 | Rangers | 3 | (0) |
| 2023–2025 | Forest Green Rovers | 82 | (15) |
| 2025– | Barrow | 13 | (3) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017 | England U16 | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 3 | (1) |
| 2019 | Republic of Ireland U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Northern Ireland U21 | 7 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:04, 6 January 2026 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals as of 08:47, 1 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Club career
Born in Coventry, McCann began his career with Coventry City before joining the Manchester United Academy at the age of 16.[2] After four seasons with Manchester United, he joined Rangers on 30 July 2021, signing a three-year deal.[3] The transfer fee paid by Rangers could reportedly rise to £750,000.[4] McCann was initially part of Rangers' B team, competing in the Lowland Football League; however, he soon progressed to the senior squad. On 12 February 2022, he made his professional debut in a Scottish Cup match away to Annan Athletic as a 70th-minute substitute for Amad.[5] A further substitute appearance in the Scottish Cup followed a month later on 13 March.[6] McCann made his league debut for Rangers by replacing Borna Barišić as a 66th-minute substitute during a 2–0 win over Dundee United on 8 May 2022.[7]
On 24 January 2023, McCann signed for League One bottom side Forest Green Rovers for an undisclosed fee on a long-term contract.[8][9] On 6 August 2025, McCann left the club by mutual consent.[10]
On 30 September 2025, McCann signed for League Two club Barrow on an initial contract until the end of the 2026–27 season, with the option of a further twelve months.[11]
International career
Although he was born in England, McCann is eligible to play for both Irish national football teams. He was previously included in Republic of Ireland U17 and Republic of Ireland U19 squads.[12] In March 2022, McCann switched allegiance to Northern Ireland and was selected for the Under-21 team.[13] On 27 May 2022, McCann was called up to the senior squad for their Nations League games in June 2022.[14]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 7 February 2026
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup[b] | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Manchester United U21 | 2020–21[15] | — | — | — | — | 3[c] | 1 | 3 | 1 | |||||
| Rangers B | 2021–22[16] | — | — | — | — | 4[d] | 0 | 4 | 0 | |||||
| 2022–23[17] | — | — | — | — | 2[d] | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||||||
| Total | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 6 | 1 | ||||||
| Rangers | 2021–22[16] | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[17] | Scottish Premiership | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | ||
| Total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 8 | 0 | |||
| Forest Green Rovers | 2022–23[17] | League One | 3 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 | ||||
| 2023–24[18] | League Two | 41 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 47 | 4 | ||
| 2024–25[19][20] | National League | 38 | 11 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 2[e] | 0 | 41 | 11 | |||
| Total | 82 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 91 | 15 | |||
| Barrow | 2025–26[21] | League Two | 17 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[c] | 0 | 21 | 4 | |
| Career total | 102 | 19 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 126 | 20 | ||
- Includes Scottish Cup and FA Cup
- Includes Scottish League Cup and EFL Cup
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in Scottish Challenge Cup