Zach Joseph Mitchell (born 9 January 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for club Charlton Athletic.
Coming through the youth system of Charlton Athletic, Mitchell penned his first professional contract with the club on 27 July 2022.
Mitchell made his professional debut for Charlton, playing the first 65 minutes of a 2âÂÂ1 EFL Trophy victory at home against Brighton & Hove Albion U21 on 2 November 2022.
Mitchell made his second appearance for the club just four days later, on 5 November 2022, coming off the bench after just 18 minutes for the injured Terell Thomas, in the 4âÂÂ1 FA Cup first round victory over Coalville Town.
On 18 October 2024, Mitchell signed a new two-and-a-half year contract keeping him at the club until 2027 with a club option of an extra year.
On 1 September 2023, Mitchell joined Colchester United on a season-long loan.
On 3 February 2025, Mitchell joined St Johnstone on loan until the end of the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
On 5 September 2025, Mitchell joined Hibernian on loan until the end of the 2025âÂÂ26 season.
On 19 January 2026, Mitchell was recalled from his loan by Charlton Athletic having only made two first-team appearances for Hibernian since joining.
On 15 December 2019 Mitchell represented the England U15 team against Turkey.
Mitchell is the brother of Millwall player Billy Mitchell.
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