Charlie George Caton (born 25 November 2002) is a Welsh footballer who plays as a forward for club Hartlepool United on loan from Accrington Stanley.
He is the son of longstanding Bala Town manager Colin Caton.
Caton attended Ysgol Brynhyfryd in Ruthin, Denbighshire.
In December 2018 Caton was called up for the Welsh Schools FA under-18 training camp in Cardiff. At the time he played for Wrexham under-16s, as well as Llangynhafal in the local Llandyrnog & District Summer League. In February 2019 he scored for the Wales schoolboys team in a match against Greece.
Having started his career with the Wrexham academy, Caton joined Shrewsbury Town as a first-year scholar in 2019. On 10 November 2020, Caton made his first-team debut from the bench in a 4âÂÂ3 EFL Trophy victory over Crewe Alexandra. Having made a total of five appearances over the course of the 2020âÂÂ21 season, including three in League One, he signed a new two-year contract in June 2021.
In November 2022, Caton joined National League North club Chester on an initial one-month loan deal. Following an impressive start to his spell, the deal was first extended by a further month, then subsequently extended until the end of the season.
Following the conclusion of the 2022âÂÂ23 season, it was confirmed Caton would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.
On 27 May 2023, Caton returned to Chester on a permanent two-year deal following his successful loan spell the previous season.
Following a strong start to the 2024âÂÂ25 season, Caton was named National League North Player of the Month for August 2024.
On 16 January 2025, Caton signed for League Two club Accrington Stanley on a two-and-a-half year deal for an undisclosed fee. He signed on loan for National League side Hartlepool United on 11 February 2026 and, on the same day, scored on his debut in a 3âÂÂ2 defeat against York City.
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