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Charles Pickel

Midfielder
🇨🇩 Switzerland · 29 yrs · Born 15 May 1997 in Solothurn · 1.87 m · 76 kg · Right-footed
Defensive Midfield
Espanyol

Charles Pickel is a midfielder from Switzerland who plays for Espanyol, wearing shirt number 18. This season he has scored 1 goal in 11 appearances. Born in 1997, he stands 1.87 m tall.

Player information

Full name Charles Monginda Pickel
Known as C. Pickel
Position Midfielder
Team Espanyol
Nationality Switzerland
Date of birth 15 May 1997
Age 29 years
Height 1.87 m
Weight 76 kg
Sex Male
Shirt number 18

Season statistics

11 Matches
1 Goals
0 Assists
0 Yellow cards
0 Red cards

Recent matches · last 5

W ? ? ? ?

Trophy cabinet · 2 won

Super League – logo
Super League 2×

Clubs and national teams · 2

  1. Al Sharjah
    Jul 2026 – Jun 2028 #6
  2. Congo DR - club crest
    Congo DR National team
    – – September 2023 #18

The career of Charles Pickel so far

Charles Pickel's career began at Basel II. He moved to Grasshopper in 2017, to Famalicão in 2021 for €1.5m, to Cremonese in 2022 for €3.8m and then to Al Sharjah in 2026, among 11 recorded transfers in total. He has won 3 trophies, including Super League. He currently plays for Espanyol, with 1 goal in 11 appearances this season.

Career history · 11 transfers

  1. 2026
    Cremonese Al Sharjah
    Free transfer 6 Jul 2026
  2. 2026
    Espanyol Cremonese
    Loan repayment 29 June 2026
  3. 2025
    Cremonese Espanyol
    €1,000,000 27 Aug 2025
  4. 2022
    Famalicão Cremonese
    €3,800,000 22 Jul 2022
  5. 2021
    Grenoble Foot 38 Famalicão
    €1,500,000 22 Aug 2021
  6. 2019
    Grasshopper Grenoble Foot 38
    €400,000 2 July 2019
  7. 2019
    Neuchâtel Xamax Grasshopper
    30 June 2019
  8. 2018
    Grasshopper Neuchâtel Xamax
    7 Sep 2018
  9. 2018
    FC Schaffhausen Grasshopper
    30 June 2018
  10. 2018
    Grasshopper FC Schaffhausen
    30 January 2018
  11. 2017
    Basel II Grasshopper
    28 Feb 2017

Frequently asked questions about Charles Pickel

What team does Charles Pickel play for?

Charles Pickel plays for Espanyol.

What position does Charles Pickel play?

Charles Pickel plays as a midfielder, usually as a defensive midfield.

How old is Charles Pickel?

Charles Pickel is 29 years old, born on 15 May 1997.

How tall is Charles Pickel?

Charles Pickel is 1.87 m (6′2″) tall.

How many goals has Charles Pickel scored this season?

Charles Pickel has scored 1 goal in 11 appearances this season.

Where is Charles Pickel from?

Charles Pickel is from Switzerland.

Which teams has Charles Pickel played for?

Charles Pickel has played for Basel II, Grasshopper, FC Schaffhausen, Neuchâtel Xamax, Grenoble Foot 38, Famalicão, Cremonese and Espanyol.

What shirt number does Charles Pickel wear?

Charles Pickel wears shirt number 18 for Espanyol.

When did Charles Pickel join Espanyol?

Charles Pickel joined Espanyol from Cremonese on 27 August 2025 for a fee of €1m.