Charles Petro: profile
Charles Petro (born 8 February 2001 in Blantyre, Malawi) is a Malawian footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for FC Botoșani.
Petro's senior club career began in 2019 at Big Bullets F.C.. He has played for 3 clubs in 3 countries since 2019. His most appearances came at FC Botoșani (2023–present), where he has made 54 appearances and scored 0 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 97 appearances and 2 goals.
At international level, Petro has represented Malawi (2019–present), earning 30 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Blantyre has produced 29 footballers in our database, including Kinnah Phiri, Joseph Kamwendo and Charles Swini.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2019 (aged about 18)
- Club career
- 2019–present (8 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Malawi, Moldova and Romania
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (2 in 97)
- Height
- 176 cm — taller than 55% of Malawian internationals on record
- Latest move
- FC Botoșani (2023)
- Shares a birthday with
- Wahbi Khazri, Yacine Brahimi and Steve Gohouri (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2020 |  Big Bullets F.C. |
Malawi Premier Division | – | – |
| 2020–2022 |  FC Sheriff Tiraspol |
Moldovan National Division | 43 | 2 |
| 2023– |  FC Botoșani |
Liga I | 54 | 0 |
| Total | 97 | 2 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019– | Malawi |
Senior | 30 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Charles Petro?
Charles Petro was born on 8 February 2001, which makes him 25 years old.
Where was Charles Petro born?
Charles Petro was born in Blantyre, Malawi.
Which national team does Charles Petro play for?
Charles Petro plays international football for Malawi. He has 30 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Charles Petro played for?
Charles Petro's recorded clubs are Big Bullets F.C., FC Sheriff Tiraspol and FC Botoșani.
What team does Charles Petro play for now?
According to the latest data, Charles Petro plays for FC Botoșani.
How tall is Charles Petro?
Charles Petro is 176 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Charles Petro play?
Charles Petro plays as a defensive midfielder.
