Full Name
Robert “Bobby” Charlton
Position
Centre Midfielder
Born
11 October 1937
Country
England
Clubs
Manchester United (England)
Preston North Eng (England)
Waterford (Republic of Ireland)
Bangor City (Wales)
Newcastle KB United (Australia)
Blacktown City (Australia)
Professional Career
1954-1980
International Caps/Goals
106 caps/49 goals
Honours
3 First Division title, 1 FA Cup (Manchester United)
1 European Cup (Manchester United)
1966 World Cup (England)
1966 European Footballer of the Year
Before his records were overtaken by Wayne Rooney in 2013 and 2017 respectively, Bobby Charlton was England and Manchester United’s top scorer for many decades. One of the finest midfielders England ever produced, Charlton began his football career at Manchester United and spent almost 19 years at the same club, amassing a total of 758 appearances, a record that was only bettered by another Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs.
Attacking-minded and possessing a fierce long range shot, Charlton led Manchester United rising from its decline after the Munich air disaster in 1958. During his peak in the 1960s, Charlton captained his beloved club to numerous glories, but his biggest triumph was leading England to its only World Cup victory in 1966.
Since retirement, Charlton stayed briefly in club management. In 1984, he returned to his favourite club Manchester United as part of the board of directors.
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