Charlie McArthur

Charlie McArthur
Personal information
Full name Charlie Walter McArthur
Date of birth (2005-05-12) 12 May 2005 (age 21)
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position Defender
Team information
Current team
 York City
Number 33
Youth career
Kilmarnock
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2022 Kilmarnock 1 (0)
2022–2026 Newcastle United 0 (0)
2025 → Carlisle United (loan) 10 (0)
2026 → Airdrieonians (loan) 13 (2)
2026– York City 1 (0)
International career‡
2021–2022 Scotland U17 9 (0)
2023– Scotland U19 9 (0)
2025– Scotland U21 1 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13:28, 23 August 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 14:19, 22 March 2025 (UTC)

Charlie Walter McArthur (born 12 May 2005) is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League Two club York City.

Club career

McArthur began his career with Kilmarnock, turning professional in July 2021, and making his first-team debut at the age of 16 in October 2021. He signed for Newcastle United in July 2022, although he suffered from injuries in the 2022–23 season.

He moved on loan to Carlisle United in January 2025, becoming the eighth player to be signed by Carlisle in the January transfer window. In January 2026 he signed on loan for Airdrieonians.

Following the expiry of his contract with Newcastle, McArthur signed for newly promoted League Two club York City on 1 July 2026.

International career

McArthur is a Scotland youth international. He was captain of the under-17 team, including at the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship, and made his under-21 debut in March 2025.

References

  1. ↑ Charlie McArthur at Soccerway
  2. 1 2 "Who is Charlie McArthur? Newcastle close in on Liverpool and Man City linked defender". Shields Gazette. 6 July 2022.
  3. ↑ Charlie McArthur at Soccerbase
  4. ↑ McClymont, Scott (17 July 2021). "Killie kids sign professional deals". Kilmarnock FC.
  5. ↑ McClymont, Scott (8 October 2021). "Boss full of praise after Charlie McArthur debut". Kilmarnock FC.
  6. ↑ "Kilmarnock ace Murray backs youngster McArthur for more first-team football". The National. 9 October 2021.
  7. ↑ McClymont, Scott (6 July 2022). "Charlie McArthur completes Newcastle United move". Kilmarnock FC.
  8. ↑ "Newcastle United complete signing of Kilmarnock starlet Charlie McArthur". The National. 6 July 2022.
  9. ↑ Highet, Lochlin (6 July 2022). "Newcastle United sign highly-rated Kilmarnock youth prospect Charlie McArthur". Daily Record.
  10. ↑ "Newcastle United's sixth summer signing 'delighted' to secure move as Chelsea midfielder reacts". Shields Gazette. 7 July 2022.
  11. ↑ Knight, Chris (4 June 2023). "Charlie McArthur 'enjoyed' debut Newcastle season despite injury nightmare". Chronicle Live.
  12. ↑ "Charlie McArthur: Carlisle United sign Newcastle United defender". BBC Sport. 16 January 2025.
  13. ↑ "'I am looking forward to kicking on here.' - McArthur after joining Carlisle United". News and Star. 17 January 2025.
  14. ↑ "Toon defender McArthur joins on loan". airdrie.
  15. ↑ "York City sign Zak Johnson, Arthur Read, Zech Medley and Charlie McArthur". BBC Sport. 26 June 2026.
  16. ↑ "Charlie McArthur | Scotland | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk.
  17. ↑ "Why Newcastle United want Kilmarnock starlet Charlie McArthur as talks ongoing". The Scotsman. 15 June 2022.
  18. ↑ "New-look Scotland Under-21s defeat Republic of Ireland in Pinatar friendly". Scottish FA. 21 March 2025. Retrieved 22 March 2025.