# Charlie Gilmour (footballer, born 1999)

Charlie Ian Gilmour (born 11 February 1999) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Scottish League One club Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

## Club career

Born in Brighton, Gilmour was spotted by Arsenal scouts at the age of 6. On 29 November 2018, he made his first team debut, playing the last 14 minutes in a 3–0 win over Vorskla Poltava in the Europa League. Gilmour was released by Arsenal on 7 June 2019, after spending 14 years at the club.
A day later, on 8 July 2019, Gilmour signed with Norwich City on a two-year deal. On 18 July 2019, he signed for Dutch side Telstar on a season-long loan.
On 1 February 2021, Gilmour signed a short-term deal with Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone until the end of the season. On 21 May 2021, he signed a new two-year contract with St Johnstone.
On 1 July 2023, Gilmour joined Scottish Championship side, Inverness Caledonian Thistle, making his debut on 15 July in a 2–1 home win over Bonnyrigg Rose in the League Cup, before scoring his first goal for the club 10 days later in a 3–2 loss to Airdrieonians, also in the League Cup. Gilmour made his league debut for Inverness in a 2–1 home loss to Queens Park, before scoring his first league goal a season later in a 1–0 home win over Alloa Athletic in League One.

## International career

Gilmour has represented both England and Scotland at youth international level. In 2013 and 2014, he represented Scotland at under-15 and under-16 level but then in 2015, he represented England Under-17 in the FA International Tournament. He has since returned to action for Scotland, playing at under-17 and under-19 level.

## Career statistics

    As of 23 December 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | League Cup | League Cup | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Arsenal | 2018–19 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Norwich City | 2019–20 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| Telstar (loan) | 2019–20 | Eerste Divisie | 24 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 0 |
| St Johnstone | 2020–21 | Scottish Premiership | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| St Johnstone | 2021–22 | Scottish Premiership | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| St Johnstone | 2022–23 | Scottish Premiership | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| St Johnstone | St Johnstone Total | St Johnstone Total | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Alloa Athletic (loan) | 2021–22 | Scottish League One | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Cove Rangers (loan) | 2022–23 | Scottish Championship | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 2023–24 | Scottish Championship | 25 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 2 |
| Inverness Caledonian Thistle | 2024–25 | Scottish League One | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 2 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 93 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 115 | 5 |
* ↑ Appearances in the UEFA Europa League
* ↑ Appearance in UEFA Europa Conference League

## Honours

St Johnstone
* Scottish Cup: 2020–21
* Scottish League Cup: 2020–21