He is a right-handed middle order batsman and occasional off-break bowler.

In September 2016 during a 2016 County Championship match against Essex, Carlson became the youngest player for Glamorgan to score a first-class century.

He made his first class debut on 31 August 2016 against Northamptonshire, having been brought to the team as an injury replacement for Craig Meschede.

[4] Carlson was educated at Whitchurch High School in Cardiff and obtained three A-grades in his A Levels.

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