Charlton Athletic have completed the loan signing of New Zealand international Tyler Bindon from Nottingham Forest, strengthening their squad as they lead the Championship table. The club confirmed the deal this week, with the 21-year-old centre-back arriving on a season-long loan to become their ninth summer addition.
Who is new signing Tyler Bindon?
Tyler Bindon is a 6ft 4in defender who most recently spent a season on loan at Sheffield United in the Championship. According to the club's official announcement, Bindon began his career in New Zealand before moving to the LAFC Academy in California as a teenager. He joined Reading in 2023 and earned a permanent move to Premier League side Nottingham Forest in February 2025.
His performances for Reading saw him named the club's Player of the Season and earn a nomination for the EFL League One Young Player of the Season award. Bindon also won the Emerging Talent award at New Zealand's Halberg Awards. He has 28 caps for the All Whites, having made his international debut in October 2023, and featured at this summer's FIFA World Cup.
What does Nathan Jones say about the signing?
Manager Nathan Jones told the Charlton Athletic website that Bindon is a player he has tracked for a long time. "We're delighted to welcome Tyler," Jones said. "He's a player that I've known for a long, long time and have tried to sign."
Jones described the defender as having "real good pedigree" and believes he will improve the squad. The manager added that the move was partly a reaction to injuries, referencing the long-term issue for Collins Sichenje reported last week. Bindon himself stated he was excited by the club's vision after speaking with Jones.
How are Charlton performing in the Championship?
Charlton's on-field form has been impeccable at the start of the 2026-27 season. Verified data shows the Addicks are first in the Championship with nine points from three wins. They have scored five goals and conceded only two, giving them a goal difference of plus three. This puts them two points clear of second-placed Wolves.
Their latest victory was a 1-0 win over Preston North End on Saturday 29 August, as reported by Sky Sports. Karlan Grant scored the decisive goal. This perfect start follows a 19th-place finish last season after promotion from League One. Fans can track the team's progress on the official standings page.
What did BBC pundit Sam Parkin say about Charlton?
In a feature for BBC Final Score, pundit Sam Parkin analysed Charlton's strong opening to the campaign. Parkin suggested the club's supporters would happily accept a mid-table finish now if offered. He noted a shift in recruitment strategy this summer towards more experienced players like Grant and Nathaniel Chalobah.
Parkin also observed a tactical change from last season. "I think they look a bit more attacking this season," he told the BBC. "He played a wing-back system before, and they look like they're playing with wingers this season, which is a bit more attack-minded." He cautioned against getting carried away but acknowledged the positive early signs.
What comes next for Charlton?
The immediate focus is on maintaining their league position. Their next fixture is an away match against West Bromwich Albion on 2 September. West Brom currently sit sixth in the table, making it a significant early test. The full schedule is available on the club's fixtures page.
Bindon could make his debut soon as Charlton look to manage their squad depth. The club is currently without defender Billy Koumetio, who is sidelined. Jones and his staff will be hoping the new signing integrates quickly to help sustain their unexpected early lead at the summit of the Championship.
