Charlie Shaw (footballer, born 1862)

Charlie Shaw (born 1862, date of death unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played primarily as a right-back. While his career was during the early, formative years of organized football, information about his specific clubs and playing record is limited and fragmented in available historical sources. He is known to have played for Renton in the Scottish Football League, likely during the late 1880s and early 1890s. Renton were a prominent team during that period, winning the Scottish Cup in 1885 and 1888 and being declared 'World Champions' after defeating West Bromwich Albion in 1888. Further details about Shaw's appearances, goals (if any, though unlikely for a defender), and specific contributions to Renton's successes are currently difficult to ascertain due to the limited historical records from that era. He is one of several players named Charlie Shaw from that era, requiring care to ensure accurate identification.