Stephen Charles (born 10 May 1960) is a former professional footballer who played in the English Football League as a midfielder for five different clubs, and was until recently manager of Conference North side Gainsborough Trinity. He is also a graduate of Sheffield University, where he gained a degree in mathematics, and a Master's degree in sports science. Charles attended Columbia University in the United States where he was the 1979 Ivy League MVP and a 1979 First Team All American.