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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|4|4|df=y}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|4|4|df=y}}
| birth_place = [[Belém]], Brazil
| birth_place = [[Belém]], Brazil
| height = {{height|m=1.77}}
| height = 1.77 m
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| position = [[Striker (association football)|Striker]]
| currentclub = [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]]
| currentclub =
| clubnumber = 18
| clubnumber =
| youthyears1 = 1988–1998 | youthclubs1 = [[Santos FC|Santos]]
| youthyears1 = 1996 | youthclubs1 = [[Santos FC|Santos]]
| youthyears2 = 1998–2001 | youthclubs2 = [[Tuna Luso Brasileira|Tuna Luso]]
| youthyears2 = 1997–2001 | youthclubs2 = [[Tuna Luso Brasileira|Tuna Luso]]
| youthyears3 = 2001–2002 | youthclubs3 = [[C.D. Feirense|Feirense]]
| youthyears3 = 2001–2002 | youthclubs3 = [[C.D. Feirense|Feirense]]
| years1 = 2002–2004 | clubs1 = [[C.D. Feirense|Feirense]] | caps1 = 50 | goals1 = 12
| years1 = 2002–2004 | clubs1 = [[C.D. Feirense|Feirense]] | caps1 = 50 | goals1 = 12
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| years4 = 2012–2013 | clubs4 = [[UD Almería|Almería]] | caps4 = 40 | goals4 = 27
| years4 = 2012–2013 | clubs4 = [[UD Almería|Almería]] | caps4 = 40 | goals4 = 27
| years5 = 2013–2015 | clubs5 = [[RC Celta de Vigo|Celta]] | caps5 = 58 | goals5 = 15
| years5 = 2013–2015 | clubs5 = [[RC Celta de Vigo|Celta]] | caps5 = 58 | goals5 = 15
| years6 = 2015–2017 | clubs6 = [[Málaga CF|Málaga]] | caps6 = 56 | goals6 = 15
| years6 = 2015–2017 | clubs6 = [[Málaga CF|Málaga]] | caps6 = 56 | goals6 = 14
| years7 = 2017–2020 | clubs7 = [[SD Eibar|Eibar]] | caps7 = 94 | goals7 = 28
| years7 = 2017–2020 | clubs7 = [[SD Eibar|Eibar]] | caps7 = 94 | goals7 = 28
| years8 = 2020– | clubs8 = [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]] | caps8 = 83 | goals8 = 29
| years8 = 2020–2023 | clubs8 = [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]] | caps8 = 87 | goals8 = 30
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| totalcaps = 630 | totalgoals = 204
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| club-update = 19:39, 8 May 2023 (UTC)
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'''Charles Dias de Oliveira''' (born 4 April 1984), known simply as '''Charles''', is a Brazilian former professional [[Association football|footballer]] who played as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]].


He spent most of his career in Spain, representing clubs in [[La Liga]], [[Segunda División]] and [[Segunda División B]] after starting out at [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]]. In the top flight, he achieved figures of 208 games and 57 goals over seven seasons.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://as.com/futbol/mas_futbol/charles-el-hijo-prodigo-regreso-a-pasaron-para-amargar-al-castilla-n/|title=Charles, el hijo pródigo regresó a Pasarón para amargar al Castilla|trans-title=Charles, the prodigal son returned to Pasarón to upset Castilla|newspaper=[[As (newspaper)|As]]|first=Sergio|last=Jiménez|language=Spanish|date=30 January 2023|accessdate=12 February 2024}}</ref>
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'''Charles Dias de Oliveira''' (born 4 April 1984), known simply as '''Charles''', is a Brazilian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays for Spanish club [[Pontevedra CF]] as a [[Striker (association football)|striker]].

He spent most of his career in Spain, representing clubs in [[La Liga]], [[Segunda División]] and [[Segunda División B]] after starting out at [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]].


==Club career==
==Club career==
[[File:Charles.JPG|thumbnail|Charles playing for [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]] in 2007]]
[[File:Charles.JPG|thumbnail|Charles playing for [[Pontevedra CF|Pontevedra]] in 2007]]
Born in [[Belém]], [[Pará]], Charles started playing football with [[Santos FC]] where he arrived at the age of four, then completed his development with [[Tuna Luso Brasileira]] still in his country and [[C.D. Feirense]] in Portugal. He started his senior career with the latter club, competing in both the [[Segunda Liga|second]] and [[Segunda Divisão|third divisions]].
Born in [[Belém]], [[Pará]], Charles started playing football with [[Santos FC]], then completed his development with [[Tuna Luso Brasileira]] still in his country and [[C.D. Feirense]] in Portugal. He started his senior career with the latter club, competing in both the [[Segunda Liga|second]] and [[Segunda Divisão|third divisions]].<ref name=ESPN>{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com.br/futebol/real-madrid/artigo/_/id/12484484/brasileiro-venceu-real-madrid-tirou-titulo-de-laliga|title=Brasileiro lembra como destruiu Real Madrid e tirou título de LALIGA: 'Emocionante'|trans-title=Brazilian recalls how he destroyed Real Madrid and took the LALIGA title: 'Exciting'|publisher=[[ESPN (Brazil)|ESPN Brazil]]|first=Vladimir|last=Bianchini|language=Portuguese|date=25 August 2023|accessdate=12 February 2024}}</ref>


In the summer of 2004, Charles moved to Spain, signing with [[Pontevedra CF]] in [[Segunda División]]. He made his league debut on 28 August in a 0–1 home loss against [[Polideportivo Ejido]], being [[Ejection (sports)|sent off]] after only three minutes on the pitch.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/2004/08/29/pagina-47/780818/pdf.html|title=El 'Poli' enseña al Pontevedra como se juega en Segunda|trans-title='Poli' show Pontevedra how to play in ''Segunda''|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|first=Xaime|last=Casás|language=Spanish|date=29 August 2004|accessdate=20 November 2017}}</ref>
In the summer of 2004, Charles moved to Spain, signing with [[Pontevedra CF]] in the [[Segunda División]]. He made his league debut on 28 August in a 0–1 home loss against [[Polideportivo Ejido]], being [[Ejection (sports)|sent off]] after only three minutes on the pitch.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hemeroteca.mundodeportivo.com/preview/2004/08/29/pagina-47/780818/pdf.html|title=El 'Poli' enseña al Pontevedra como se juega en Segunda|trans-title='Poli' show Pontevedra how to play in ''Segunda''|newspaper=[[Mundo Deportivo]]|first=Xaime|last=Casás|language=Spanish|date=29 August 2004|accessdate=20 November 2017}}</ref>


Charles spent the following five seasons with the [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicians]] in [[Segunda División B]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/deportes/2010/03/15/0003_8356311.htm|title=Iván Carril y Charles lideran al Pontevedra en Sestao y lo meten en las posiciones de ascenso|trans-title=Iván Carril and Charles lead Pontevedra in Sestao and place team in promotion zone|newspaper=[[La Voz de Galicia]]|first=P.|last=Gómez|language=Spanish|date=15 March 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elcorreogallego.es/deportes/futbol/ecg/charles-paulino-han-pedido-disculpas-segun-pontevedra/idEdicion-2010-03-31/idNoticia-531542/|title=Charles y Paulino se han pedido disculpas, según el Pontevedra|trans-title=Charles and Paulino have apologised to each other, according to Pontevedra|newspaper=[[El Correo Gallego]]|language=Spanish|date=31 March 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> In [[2009–10 Segunda División B|his last]] he led them to [[2010 Segunda División B play-offs|the promotion playoffs]] after scoring 15 goals in the [[Season (sports)#Regular season|regular season]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.farodevigo.es/deportes/2010/05/10/deportes-pontevedra-ascenso/437346.html|title=El Pontevedra, a por el ascenso|trans-title=Pontevedra, hunting promotion|newspaper=[[Faro de Vigo]]|language=Spanish|date=10 May 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> but it eventually fell short.
Charles spent the following five seasons with the [[Galicia (Spain)|Galicians]] in the [[Segunda División B]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/deportes/2010/03/15/0003_8356311.htm|title=Iván Carril y Charles lideran al Pontevedra en Sestao y lo meten en las posiciones de ascenso|trans-title=Iván Carril and Charles lead Pontevedra in Sestao and place team in promotion zone|newspaper=[[La Voz de Galicia]]|first=P.|last=Gómez|language=Spanish|date=15 March 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elcorreogallego.es/deportes/futbol/ecg/charles-paulino-han-pedido-disculpas-segun-pontevedra/idEdicion-2010-03-31/idNoticia-531542/|title=Charles y Paulino se han pedido disculpas, según el Pontevedra|trans-title=Charles and Paulino have apologised to each other, according to Pontevedra|newspaper=[[El Correo Gallego]]|language=Spanish|date=31 March 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> In [[2009–10 Segunda División B|his last]] he led them to the [[2010 Segunda División B play-offs|promotion playoffs]] after scoring 15 goals in the [[Season (sports)#Regular season|regular season]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.farodevigo.es/deportes/2010/05/10/deportes-pontevedra-ascenso/437346.html|title=El Pontevedra, a por el ascenso|trans-title=Pontevedra, hunting promotion|newspaper=[[Faro de Vigo]]|language=Spanish|date=10 May 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> but they eventually fell short.


In early July 2010, Charles signed as a [[free agent]] for [[Córdoba CF]] in the second tier.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eldiadecordoba.es/article/deportes/738270/charles/refuerzo/para/la/delantera.html|title=Charles, refuerzo para la delantera|trans-title=Charles, signing for offensive end|newspaper=El Día de Córdoba|first=Cisco|last=López|language=Spanish|date=2 July 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> He again netted 15 times in his [[2010–11 Segunda División|first campaign]], notably grabbing braces in wins against [[Xerez CD]] (3–1 away) and [[Albacete Balompié]] (5–1, home).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2011/05/14/futbol/2adivision/1305398180.html|title=El Córdoba da un gran paso hacia la salvación|trans-title=Córdoba take major step towards salvation|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=Spanish|date=14 May 2011|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref>
In early July 2010, Charles signed for second-tier [[Córdoba CF]] as a [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eldiadecordoba.es/article/deportes/738270/charles/refuerzo/para/la/delantera.html|title=Charles, refuerzo para la delantera|trans-title=Charles, signing for offensive end|newspaper=El Día de Córdoba|first=Cisco|last=López|language=Spanish|date=2 July 2010|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> He again netted 15 times in his [[2010–11 Segunda División|first campaign]], notably grabbing braces in wins against [[Xerez CD]] (3–1 away) and [[Albacete Balompié]] (5–1, home).<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2011/05/14/futbol/2adivision/1305398180.html|title=El Córdoba da un gran paso hacia la salvación|trans-title=Córdoba take major step towards salvation|newspaper=[[Marca (newspaper)|Marca]]|language=Spanish|date=14 May 2011|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref>


Charles joined [[UD Almería]] – also in [[Andalusia]] – for the [[2012–13 Segunda División|2012–13 season]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://udalmeria.ideal.es/noticias/2012-07-13/charles-otro-elemento-para-20120713.html|title=Charles, otro elemento para la causa en una UD Almería que 'huele' bastante bien|trans-title=Charles, another member for the cause in UD Almería that 'smell' pretty good|newspaper=[[Ideal (newspaper)|Ideal]]|first=J. G.|last=Gutiérrez|language=Spanish|date=13 July 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> after engaging in extensive and fruitless conversations with Córdoba to renew his contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.diariocordoba.com/noticias/deportes/juan-luna-eslava-charles-esta-hecho-un-mar-de-dudas-_661008.html|title=Juan Luna Eslava: "Charles está hecho un mar de dudas"|trans-title=Juan Luna Eslava: "Charles is a sea of doubts"|newspaper=Diario Córdoba|first=Ignacio|last=Luque|language=Spanish|date=31 August 2011|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eldiadecordoba.es/article/deportes/1478781/charles/amenaza/con/cifras/record.html|title=Charles, amenaza con cifras de récord|trans-title=Charles, threat at record pace|newspaper=El Día de Córdoba|first=José Carlos|last=León|language=Spanish|date=12 March 2013|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> On 2 December 2012 he scored a [[hat-trick]] past [[Racing de Santander]] in a 4–3 away win<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teinteresa.es/deportes/futbol/Cronica-Almeria-punto-Racing-hundido_0_821318455.html|title=(Crónica) El Almería se pone a un punto del líder y deja al Racing hundido|trans-title=(Report) Almería one point behind leaders and sink Racing|publisher=Te Interesa|language=Spanish|date=2 December 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> and, already fully reconverted as a striker after having started his career as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]], was crowned the competition's [[Pichichi Trophy]] at 27 goals (plus five in [[2013 Segunda División play-offs|the playoffs]]) to help his team back to [[La Liga]] after two years.<ref name=PICHICHI>{{cite news|url=http://www.ideal.es/agencias/20130622/deportes/ud-almeria/goles-pichichi-charles-llevan-almeria_201306222204.html|title=Los goles del "pichichi" Charles llevan al Almería a primera división|trans-title=Goals from "pichichi" Charles take Almería to first division|newspaper=Ideal|language=Spanish|date=22 June 2013|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref>
Charles joined [[UD Almería]] – also in [[Andalusia]] – for the [[2012–13 Segunda División|2012–13 season]],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://udalmeria.ideal.es/noticias/2012-07-13/charles-otro-elemento-para-20120713.html|title=Charles, otro elemento para la causa en una UD Almería que 'huele' bastante bien|trans-title=Charles, another member for the cause in UD Almería that 'smell' pretty good|newspaper=[[Ideal (newspaper)|Ideal]]|first=J. G.|last=Gutiérrez|language=Spanish|date=13 July 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> after engaging in extensive and fruitless conversations with Córdoba to renew his contract.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.diariocordoba.com/noticias/deportes/juan-luna-eslava-charles-esta-hecho-un-mar-de-dudas-_661008.html|title=Juan Luna Eslava: "Charles está hecho un mar de dudas"|trans-title=Juan Luna Eslava: "Charles is a sea of doubts"|newspaper=Diario Córdoba|first=Ignacio|last=Luque|language=Spanish|date=31 August 2011|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eldiadecordoba.es/article/deportes/1478781/charles/amenaza/con/cifras/record.html|title=Charles, amenaza con cifras de récord|trans-title=Charles, threat at record pace|newspaper=El Día de Córdoba|first=José Carlos|last=León|language=Spanish|date=12 March 2013|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> On 2 December 2012 he scored a [[hat-trick]] past [[Racing de Santander]] in a 4–3 away win<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.teinteresa.es/deportes/futbol/Cronica-Almeria-punto-Racing-hundido_0_821318455.html|title=(Crónica) El Almería se pone a un punto del líder y deja al Racing hundido|trans-title=(Report) Almería one point behind leaders and sink Racing|publisher=Te Interesa|language=Spanish|date=2 December 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> and, already fully reconverted as a striker after having started his career as a [[Midfielder#Winger|winger]], was crowned the competition's [[Pichichi Trophy]] at 27 goals (plus five in [[2013 Segunda División play-offs|the playoffs]]) to help his team back to [[La Liga]] after two years.<ref name=PICHICHI>{{cite news|url=http://www.ideal.es/agencias/20130622/deportes/ud-almeria/goles-pichichi-charles-llevan-almeria_201306222204.html|title=Los goles del "pichichi" Charles llevan al Almería a primera división|trans-title=Goals from "pichichi" Charles take Almería to first division|newspaper=Ideal|language=Spanish|date=22 June 2013|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref>


On 27 June 2013, Charles penned a four-year contract with [[RC Celta de Vigo]], as a replacement for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]-bound [[Iago Aspas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/news/21/fichajes/2013/06/27/4078185/charles-ficha-por-el-celta-para-las-pr%C3%B3xima-cuatro|title=Charles ficha por el Celta para las {{sic|nolink=y|próxima}} cuatro temporadas|trans-title=Charles signs with Celta for next four seasons|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|language=Spanish|date=27 June 2013|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> He scored in his top-flight debut at the age of 29, helping to a 2–2 home draw against [[RCD Espanyol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/uk/en/report/373210/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739|title=Charles makes instant Celta impact|publisher=[[ESPN FC]]|date=19 August 2013|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref>
On 27 June 2013, Charles penned a four-year contract with [[RC Celta de Vigo]], as a replacement for [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]]-bound [[Iago Aspas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/es/news/21/fichajes/2013/06/27/4078185/charles-ficha-por-el-celta-para-las-pr%C3%B3xima-cuatro|title=Charles ficha por el Celta para las {{sic|nolink=y|próxima}} cuatro temporadas|trans-title=Charles signs with Celta for next four seasons|publisher=[[Goal (website)|Goal]]|language=Spanish|date=27 June 2013|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref> He scored in his top-flight debut at the age of 29, in a 2–2 home draw against [[RCD Espanyol]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/uk/en/report/373210/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=5739|title=Charles makes instant Celta impact|publisher=[[ESPN FC]]|date=19 August 2013|accessdate=15 September 2013}}</ref>


Charles was the author of the first-ever goal at [[San Mamés Stadium (2013)|the new San Mamés Stadium]] on 16 September 2013, but in a 3–2 loss to [[Athletic Bilbao]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/en/report/373178/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|title=Athletic open stadium with win|publisher=ESPN FC|date=16 September 2013|accessdate=30 October 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127180903/http://espnfc.com/en/report/373178/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|archivedate=27 November 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canalathletic.com/noticias/2013-09-17/seremos-recordados-dice-mikel-201309170104.html|title="Seremos recordados", dice Mikel San José, autor del primer gol en el nuevo San Mamés|trans-title="We shall be remembered", says Mikel San José, author of first goal in the new San Mamés|publisher=Canal Athletic|date=17 September 2013|accessdate=30 October 2013}}</ref> He took his league tally to seven on 11 January of the following year, netting a brace to help the hosts come from behind and defeat [[Valencia CF]] 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2013_14/primera/jornada_19/cel_val/|title=Charles acaba con el efecto Pizzi|trans-title=Charles ends Pizzi effect|newspaper=Marca|first=Pablo|last=Egea|language=Spanish|date=11 January 2014|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>
Charles was the author of the first-ever goal at the [[San Mamés Stadium (2013)|new San Mamés Stadium]] on 16 September 2013, but in a 3–2 loss to [[Athletic Bilbao]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://espnfc.com/en/report/373178/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|title=Athletic open stadium with win|publisher=ESPN FC|date=16 September 2013|accessdate=30 October 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131127180903/http://espnfc.com/en/report/373178/report.html?soccernet=true&cc=null|archivedate=27 November 2013|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.canalathletic.com/noticias/2013-09-17/seremos-recordados-dice-mikel-201309170104.html|title="Seremos recordados", dice Mikel San José, autor del primer gol en el nuevo San Mamés|trans-title="We shall be remembered", says Mikel San José, author of first goal in the new San Mamés|publisher=Canal Athletic|date=17 September 2013|accessdate=30 October 2013}}</ref> He took his league tally to seven on 11 January of the following year, netting a brace to help the hosts come from behind and defeat [[Valencia CF]] 2–1.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/eventos/marcador/futbol/2013_14/primera/jornada_19/cel_val/|title=Charles acaba con el efecto Pizzi|trans-title=Charles ends Pizzi effect|newspaper=Marca|first=Pablo|last=Egea|language=Spanish|date=11 January 2014|accessdate=4 February 2014}}</ref>


Charles scored both goals in a 2–0 home victory over [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] on 11 May 2014, which ended his opponents chances of [[2013–14 La Liga|winning the league]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27301107|title=Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Madrid|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=11 May 2014|accessdate=12 May 2014}}</ref> On 24 June of the following year, he signed a two-year deal with fellow league side [[Málaga CF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malagacf.com/en/new/first-team/charles-to-join-malaga-club-futbol-until-201617/241/73105|title=Charles to join Málaga Club de Fútbol until 2016/17|publisher=Málaga CF|date=24 June 2015|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref>
Charles scored both goals in the 2–0 home victory over [[Real Madrid CF|Real Madrid]] on 11 May 2014, which ended his opponents chances of [[2013–14 La Liga|winning the league]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/27301107|title=Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Madrid|publisher=[[BBC Sport]]|date=11 May 2014|accessdate=12 May 2014}}</ref> On 24 June 2015, he signed a two-year deal with fellow top-division [[Málaga CF]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.malagacf.com/en/new/first-team/charles-to-join-malaga-club-futbol-until-201617/241/73105|title=Charles to join Málaga Club de Fútbol until 2016/17|publisher=Málaga CF|date=24 June 2015|accessdate=25 June 2015}}</ref>


On 3 October 2015, in matchday seven, Charles netted all of his team's goals – also their first of [[2015–16 La Liga|the new season]] – to help defeat [[Real Sociedad]] 3–1 at the [[La Rosaleda Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/10/03/primera/1443900952_483509.html|title=El Málaga se libera con los tres goles de Charles|trans-title=Málaga find liberation with the three goals from Charles|newspaper=[[Diario AS]]|first=Carlos|last=Cariño|language=es|date=4 October 2015|accessdate=4 October 2015}}</ref> On 4 July 2017 he joined [[SD Eibar]] also from the top division, agreeing to a one-year contract as a [[free agent]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdeibar.com/noticia/charles-nuevo-jugador-de-sd-eibar|title=Charles, nuevo jugador de SD Eibar|trans-title=Charles, new player of SD Eibar|publisher=SD Eibar|language=Spanish|date=4 July 2017|accessdate=4 July 2017}}</ref>
On 3 October 2015, in matchday seven, Charles netted all of his side's goals – also their first of [[2015–16 La Liga|the new season]] – to help defeat [[Real Sociedad]] 3–1 at the [[La Rosaleda Stadium]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://futbol.as.com/futbol/2015/10/03/primera/1443900952_483509.html|title=El Málaga se libera con los tres goles de Charles|trans-title=Málaga find liberation with the three goals from Charles|newspaper=As|first=Carlos|last=Cariño|language=Spanish|date=4 October 2015|accessdate=4 October 2015}}</ref> In July 2017 he joined [[SD Eibar]] also from the main division, agreeing to a one-year contract on a [[Free transfer (association football)|free transfer]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sdeibar.com/noticia/charles-nuevo-jugador-de-sd-eibar|title=Charles, nuevo jugador de SD Eibar|trans-title=Charles, new player of SD Eibar|publisher=SD Eibar|language=Spanish|date=4 July 2017|accessdate=4 July 2017}}</ref>


On 31 July 2020, the 36-year-old Charles returned to Pontevedra.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/eibar/20200731/482590118218/charles-vuelve-al-pontevedra.html|title=Charles vuelve al Pontevedra|trans-title=Charles returns to Pontevedra|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=Spanish|date=31 July 2020|accessdate=6 August 2020}}</ref>
On 31 July 2020, the 36-year-old Charles returned to Pontevedra.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/eibar/20200731/482590118218/charles-vuelve-al-pontevedra.html|title=Charles vuelve al Pontevedra|trans-title=Charles returns to Pontevedra|newspaper=Mundo Deportivo|language=Spanish|date=31 July 2020|accessdate=6 August 2020}}</ref> Three years later, following the club's [[2022–23 Primera Federación|relegation]] to [[Segunda Federación]], he retired.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.marca.com/futbol/primera-rfef/2023/05/28/64731fe4ca4741c2478b458c.html|title=El brasileño Charles Dias se retira después de más de 600 partidos en España|trans-title=Brazilian Charles Dias retires after more than 600 matches in Spain|newspaper=Marca|language=Spanish|date=28 May 2023|accessdate=12 February 2024}}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Charles' father, [[Raimundo do Carmo Oliveira Barbosa|Careca]], was also a footballer. A [[midfielder]], he played for [[Paysandu Sport Club]], Santos and [[Clube do Remo]] before moving to Portugal in 1987.<ref name=ESPN/>

Charles was cousin to two other footballers, [[Igor (footballer, born 1980)|Igor de Souza]] and [[Yuri (footballer, born 1982)|Yuri de Souza]]. They too were forwards and also spent several seasons in Portugal and Spain, also representing Pontevedra.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/12/04/futbol/equipos/ponferradina/1354631435.html|title=Yuri, "orgulloso" de liderar el Pichichi con su primo Charles|trans-title=Yuri, "proud" to top ''Pichichi'' with his cousin Charles|newspaper=Marca|language=Spanish|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2012/12/15/actualidad/1355567986_886897.html|title=La 'familia Gol'|trans-title=The 'Goal family'|newspaper=[[El País]]|first=Jordi|last=Quixano|language=Spanish|date=15 December 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref>
Charles was cousin to two other footballers, [[Igor (footballer, born 1980)|Igor de Souza]] and [[Yuri (footballer, born 1982)|Yuri de Souza]]. They too were forwards and also spent several seasons in Portugal and Spain, also representing Pontevedra.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.marca.com/2012/12/04/futbol/equipos/ponferradina/1354631435.html|title=Yuri, "orgulloso" de liderar el Pichichi con su primo Charles|trans-title=Yuri, "proud" to top ''Pichichi'' with his cousin Charles|newspaper=Marca|language=Spanish|date=4 December 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://deportes.elpais.com/deportes/2012/12/15/actualidad/1355567986_886897.html|title=La 'familia Gol'|trans-title=The 'Goal family'|newspaper=[[El País]]|first=Jordi|last=Quixano|language=Spanish|date=15 December 2012|accessdate=4 July 2013}}</ref>


==Career statistics==
==Career statistics==
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In this Portuguese name, the first or maternal family name is Dias and the second or paternal family name is de Oliveira.

Charles
Charles in 2015
Personal information
Full name Charles Dias de Oliveira
Date of birth (1984-04-04) 4 April 1984 (age 40)
Place of birth Belém, Brazil
Height 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1996 Santos
1997–2001 Tuna Luso
2001–2002 Feirense
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002–2004 Feirense 50 (12)
2004–2010 Pontevedra 179 (56)
2010–2012 Córdoba 66 (22)
2012–2013 Almería 40 (27)
2013–2015 Celta 58 (15)
2015–2017 Málaga 56 (14)
2017–2020 Eibar 94 (28)
2020–2023 Pontevedra 87 (30)
Total 630 (204)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Charles Dias de Oliveira (born 4 April 1984), known simply as Charles, is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a striker.

He spent most of his career in Spain, representing clubs in La Liga, Segunda División and Segunda División B after starting out at Pontevedra. In the top flight, he achieved figures of 208 games and 57 goals over seven seasons.[1]

Club career[edit]

Charles playing for Pontevedra in 2007

Born in Belém, Pará, Charles started playing football with Santos FC, then completed his development with Tuna Luso Brasileira still in his country and C.D. Feirense in Portugal. He started his senior career with the latter club, competing in both the second and third divisions.[2]

In the summer of 2004, Charles moved to Spain, signing with Pontevedra CF in the Segunda División. He made his league debut on 28 August in a 0–1 home loss against Polideportivo Ejido, being sent off after only three minutes on the pitch.[3]

Charles spent the following five seasons with the Galicians in the Segunda División B.[4][5] In his last he led them to the promotion playoffs after scoring 15 goals in the regular season,[6] but they eventually fell short.

In early July 2010, Charles signed for second-tier Córdoba CF as a free agent.[7] He again netted 15 times in his first campaign, notably grabbing braces in wins against Xerez CD (3–1 away) and Albacete Balompié (5–1, home).[8]

Charles joined UD Almería – also in Andalusia – for the 2012–13 season,[9] after engaging in extensive and fruitless conversations with Córdoba to renew his contract.[10][11] On 2 December 2012 he scored a hat-trick past Racing de Santander in a 4–3 away win[12] and, already fully reconverted as a striker after having started his career as a winger, was crowned the competition's Pichichi Trophy at 27 goals (plus five in the playoffs) to help his team back to La Liga after two years.[13]

On 27 June 2013, Charles penned a four-year contract with RC Celta de Vigo, as a replacement for Liverpool-bound Iago Aspas.[14] He scored in his top-flight debut at the age of 29, in a 2–2 home draw against RCD Espanyol.[15]

Charles was the author of the first-ever goal at the new San Mamés Stadium on 16 September 2013, but in a 3–2 loss to Athletic Bilbao.[16][17] He took his league tally to seven on 11 January of the following year, netting a brace to help the hosts come from behind and defeat Valencia CF 2–1.[18]

Charles scored both goals in the 2–0 home victory over Real Madrid on 11 May 2014, which ended his opponents chances of winning the league.[19] On 24 June 2015, he signed a two-year deal with fellow top-division Málaga CF.[20]

On 3 October 2015, in matchday seven, Charles netted all of his side's goals – also their first of the new season – to help defeat Real Sociedad 3–1 at the La Rosaleda Stadium.[21] In July 2017 he joined SD Eibar also from the main division, agreeing to a one-year contract on a free transfer.[22]

On 31 July 2020, the 36-year-old Charles returned to Pontevedra.[23] Three years later, following the club's relegation to Segunda Federación, he retired.[24]

Personal life[edit]

Charles' father, Careca, was also a footballer. A midfielder, he played for Paysandu Sport Club, Santos and Clube do Remo before moving to Portugal in 1987.[2]

Charles was cousin to two other footballers, Igor de Souza and Yuri de Souza. They too were forwards and also spent several seasons in Portugal and Spain, also representing Pontevedra.[25][26]

Career statistics[edit]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition[27]
Club Season League National Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Feirense 2001–02[28] Segunda Divisão 8 3 — — 8 3
2002–03[28] 12 5 — — 12 5
2003–04[28] Segunda Liga 30 3 2 1 — 32 4
Total 50 12 2 1 0 0 52 13
Pontevedra 2004–05[29] Segunda División 33 6 2 1 — 35 7
2005–06[29] Segunda División B 36 13 1 0 2[a] 0 39 13
2006–07[29] 33 9 1 0 2[a] 0 36 9
2007–08[29] 16 4 2 0 2[a] 0 20 4
2008–09[29] 26 9 0 0 — 26 9
2009–10[29] 35 15 0 0 3[a] 0 38 15
Total 179 56 6 1 9 0 194 57
Córdoba 2010–11[29] Segunda División 36 15 3 0 — 39 15
2011–12[29] 30 7 3 1 2[a] 0 35 8
Total 66 22 6 1 2 0 74 23
Almería 2012–13[29] Segunda División 40 27 3 0 4[a] 5 47 32
Celta 2013–14[29] La Liga 30 12 1 0 — 31 12
2014–15[29] 28 3 3 1 — 31 4
Total 58 15 4 1 0 0 62 16
Málaga 2015–16[29] La Liga 35 11 0 0 — 35 11
2016–17[29] 21 3 0 0 — 21 3
Total 56 14 0 0 0 0 56 14
Eibar 2017–18[29] La Liga 30 8 1 0 — 31 8
2018–19[29] 34 14 2 1 — 36 15
2019–20[29] 30 6 3 3 — 33 9
Total 94 28 6 4 0 0 100 32
Pontevedra 2020–21[29] Segunda División B 21 5 2 0 — 23 5
2021–22[29] Segunda División RFEF 31 19 0 0 — 31 19
2022–23[29] Primera Federación 35 6 2 0 — 37 6
Total Pontevedra 266 86 10 1 9 0 285 87
Career total 630 204 31 8 15 5 676 217
  1. ^ a b c d e f Appearance(s) in Promotion Playoffs

Honours[edit]

Feirense

Individual

References[edit]

  1. ^ Jiménez, Sergio (30 January 2023). "Charles, el hijo pródigo regresó a Pasarón para amargar al Castilla" [Charles, the prodigal son returned to Pasarón to upset Castilla]. As (in Spanish). Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  2. ^ a b Bianchini, Vladimir (25 August 2023). "Brasileiro lembra como destruiu Real Madrid e tirou título de LALIGA: 'Emocionante'" [Brazilian recalls how he destroyed Real Madrid and took the LALIGA title: 'Exciting'] (in Portuguese). ESPN Brazil. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  3. ^ Casás, Xaime (29 August 2004). "El 'Poli' enseña al Pontevedra como se juega en Segunda" ['Poli' show Pontevedra how to play in Segunda]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 20 November 2017.
  4. ^ Gómez, P. (15 March 2010). "Iván Carril y Charles lideran al Pontevedra en Sestao y lo meten en las posiciones de ascenso" [Iván Carril and Charles lead Pontevedra in Sestao and place team in promotion zone]. La Voz de Galicia (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  5. ^ "Charles y Paulino se han pedido disculpas, según el Pontevedra" [Charles and Paulino have apologised to each other, according to Pontevedra]. El Correo Gallego (in Spanish). 31 March 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  6. ^ "El Pontevedra, a por el ascenso" [Pontevedra, hunting promotion]. Faro de Vigo (in Spanish). 10 May 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  7. ^ López, Cisco (2 July 2010). "Charles, refuerzo para la delantera" [Charles, signing for offensive end]. El Día de Córdoba (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  8. ^ "El Córdoba da un gran paso hacia la salvación" [Córdoba take major step towards salvation]. Marca (in Spanish). 14 May 2011. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  9. ^ Gutiérrez, J. G. (13 July 2012). "Charles, otro elemento para la causa en una UD Almería que 'huele' bastante bien" [Charles, another member for the cause in UD Almería that 'smell' pretty good]. Ideal (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  10. ^ Luque, Ignacio (31 August 2011). "Juan Luna Eslava: "Charles está hecho un mar de dudas"" [Juan Luna Eslava: "Charles is a sea of doubts"]. Diario Córdoba (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  11. ^ León, José Carlos (12 March 2013). "Charles, amenaza con cifras de récord" [Charles, threat at record pace]. El Día de Córdoba (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  12. ^ "(Crónica) El Almería se pone a un punto del líder y deja al Racing hundido" [(Report) Almería one point behind leaders and sink Racing] (in Spanish). Te Interesa. 2 December 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  13. ^ a b "Los goles del "pichichi" Charles llevan al Almería a primera división" [Goals from "pichichi" Charles take Almería to first division]. Ideal (in Spanish). 22 June 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  14. ^ "Charles ficha por el Celta para las próxima [sic] cuatro temporadas" [Charles signs with Celta for next four seasons] (in Spanish). Goal. 27 June 2013. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  15. ^ "Charles makes instant Celta impact". ESPN FC. 19 August 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  16. ^ "Athletic open stadium with win". ESPN FC. 16 September 2013. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  17. ^ ""Seremos recordados", dice Mikel San José, autor del primer gol en el nuevo San Mamés" ["We shall be remembered", says Mikel San José, author of first goal in the new San Mamés]. Canal Athletic. 17 September 2013. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  18. ^ Egea, Pablo (11 January 2014). "Charles acaba con el efecto Pizzi" [Charles ends Pizzi effect]. Marca (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 February 2014.
  19. ^ "Celta de Vigo 2–0 Real Madrid". BBC Sport. 11 May 2014. Retrieved 12 May 2014.
  20. ^ "Charles to join Málaga Club de Fútbol until 2016/17". Málaga CF. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 25 June 2015.
  21. ^ Cariño, Carlos (4 October 2015). "El Málaga se libera con los tres goles de Charles" [Málaga find liberation with the three goals from Charles]. As (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  22. ^ "Charles, nuevo jugador de SD Eibar" [Charles, new player of SD Eibar] (in Spanish). SD Eibar. 4 July 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2017.
  23. ^ "Charles vuelve al Pontevedra" [Charles returns to Pontevedra]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). 31 July 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2020.
  24. ^ "El brasileño Charles Dias se retira después de más de 600 partidos en España" [Brazilian Charles Dias retires after more than 600 matches in Spain]. Marca (in Spanish). 28 May 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2024.
  25. ^ "Yuri, "orgulloso" de liderar el Pichichi con su primo Charles" [Yuri, "proud" to top Pichichi with his cousin Charles]. Marca (in Spanish). 4 December 2012. Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  26. ^ Quixano, Jordi (15 December 2012). "La 'familia Gol'" [The 'Goal family']. El País (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 July 2013.
  27. ^ Charles at Soccerway
  28. ^ a b c Charles at ForaDeJogo (archived)
  29. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s Charles at BDFutbol
  30. ^ "C.D. Feirense com história – 2002/2003" [C.D. Feirense with history – 2002/2003] (in Portuguese). C. D. Feirense. Retrieved 2 April 2019.

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