62Rating24Caps1Goals€2.5MValue29Age185Height
CP 
18
62MF
18 Charles Pickel
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Club season 2025/26 La Liga, Copa del Rey
19
Apps
1
Goals
International
24
Caps
1
Goals
Club career totals
399
Career apps
13
Career goals
Date of birth1997-05-15 (age 29) NationalityDR Congo ClubEspanyol · Spain LeagueLa Liga PositionMF · Defensive mid · #18 Height185 cm Preferred foot— Market value€2.5M
Born in Solothurn, Switzerland, Charles Pickel came through Basel's academy, winning two Swiss titles, before rebuilding his career at Grasshopper and Grenoble and stepping up to Serie A with Cremonese. He now plays in La Liga with Espanyol. A versatile defensive midfielder who can also fill in at full-back, he switched from Switzerland's youth teams to DR Congo in 2023.
- Won two Swiss titles with Basel
- Marked his DR Congo debut with an assist in a 2-0 win over Sudan
- Switched from Switzerland's youth setup to DR Congo
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