Charles brothers share a London home as their football fortunes rise

Northern Ireland footballers Shea and Pierce Charles have moved in together in west London, where the brothers are sharing a home while playing for Fulham and Queens Park Rangers respectively.

In a BBC Sport interview published on Shea’s 23rd birthday, the pair talked about settling in the capital, their family life and their childhood rivalry. Shea joined Fulham from Southampton in August for a reported £30m, while goalkeeper Pierce is on loan at QPR from Manchester City.

It is the third time the brothers have lived together. They grew up in Manchester and came through City’s academy, before being reunited at Sheffield Wednesday for the 2024-25 season. Shea returned to Southampton last year; Pierce went back to City this summer before joining QPR on loan.

At home, their contests range from video games and cooking to chores. Shea says he broke a clock as a child but denies breaking a lamp. Their older brother Eoin and parents Mary and Kelvin also visit, prompting friendly arguments over who keeps the house tidy.

Their football fortunes have risen alongside Northern Ireland’s recent Nations League campaign. Pierce saved a penalty from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the team’s September win in Georgia, while Shea scored a late winner. Northern Ireland then topped Group B2 after four matches without conceding.

The brothers are due to face Ukraine in Belfast on 14 November, before Northern Ireland’s final group match in Hungary on 17 November. Pierce said two wins would be “the dream” and would set the team up well for the next few years.