Louie Watson (born 12 July 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for [[Charlton Athletic]]. Born in England, he has represented the [[Republic of Ireland national football team|Republic of Ireland]] at youth international level.
Early Life and Youth Career Watson began his youth career at [[West Ham United]] before joining the academy of [[Derby County F.C.|Derby County]]. He progressed through the youth ranks at Derby, establishing himself as a promising talent in their U18 and U23 teams.
Club Career
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Derby County Watson signed his first professional contract with Derby County in 2020. He made his senior debut for the club on 13 March 2021, coming on as a substitute in a [[EFL Championship|Championship]] match against [[Millwall F.C.|Millwall]]. He made a total of 11 appearances for the Rams during the 2020–21 season and 14 appearances in 2021-22, primarily in the Championship.
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Luton Town Following Derby County's relegation from the Championship and financial difficulties, Watson moved to fellow Championship club [[Luton Town F.C.|Luton Town]] on 15 June 2022, signing a three-year contract. He made a limited number of appearances for Luton during the 2022–23 season, featuring primarily from the bench.
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Charlton Athletic On 30 August 2023, Watson joined [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]] on a permanent deal. He quickly established himself as a regular in the midfield for the League One club.
International Career Despite being born in England, Watson is eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland through his heritage. He has played for the Republic of Ireland at various youth levels, including U18, U19, and U21.