Charlie O'Connell signed a long-term contract in the summer of 2023 and his versatility could prove key over the course of the next seasons. O'Connell can operate as a right-back, as a centre half or as a central midfielder, where he operated in his younger days.

Part of the West Ham United Academy, O'Connell has captained the under 18s and under 21s at Posh and will be looking to push other defenders at Posh for a first team berth. 

O'Connell might not be the biggest in size, but he competes physically and with the ball at his feet, he is comfortable bringing it out of the back-line and linking with midfield players.