16-year-old Glentoran youngster Charlie Lindsay joins Glasgow Rangers

Northern Irish Premiership side Glentoran have confirmed that 16-year-old Charlie Lindsay has joined Scottish giants Glasgow Rangers.

The attacking midfielder became Glentoran’s youngest ever starter this season when he featured against Ballyclare Comrades when he was just 15 in the Co. Antrim Shield.

Linked with the Gers for some time, Lindsay impressed with the Glaswegian outfit after captaining Rangers at the Alkass tournament in Qatar.

“It has been a privilege and honour to watch Charlie progress through our Academy from a very young age,” Glentoran Academy Manager Stephen Lowry said on Lindsay’s move with his club’s media team.

“His attributes are a joy to watch and I personally will miss being able to nip down the road and watch him play on a Saturday.

“I’m sure I can speak for all Glenmen when I say we really look forward to following Charlie’s progress and let’s hope he can smash more records with his new club. Rangers are gaining a star!”

Rangers Head of Academy Craig Mulholland added: “Charlie is a player who has been a priority for us for some time and we are delighted that he has chosen Rangers. 

“He is an attacking midfield player who is one of the youngest to play senior football in Northern Ireland. 

“Charlie was identified initially by our excellent scout in Northern Ireland, Phil Cowen, and having watched him many times it is clear his attributes fit the characteristics we look for in a Rangers player. 

“He is quick, aggressive and loves to make runs beyond strikers to break the back line and has great finishing ability. 



“Perhaps his biggest quality however is his single-minded desire to improve, his obsession to be the best and a focussed maturity rarely found in one so young.”

He finished: “We are delighted to welcome Charlie to Rangers and very much look forward to working with him.”

 

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