Bobby Charlton

Immortal CM, also CDM, CAM Right-footed box-to-boxleader

Rating

Caps

106

Goals

Life

1937–2023

Clubs

English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1966 · Hall of Fame 1974 · Hall of Fame 1969

Editorial rank of 33 for England

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A true footballing icon, the Ballon d'Or winner and World Cup champion’s thunderous long-range strikes and humble leadership defined an era for Manchester United and England. Career record: 106 caps and 49 goals for England; club career at English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory; honours include Ballon d'Or 1966, Hall of Fame 1974, Hall of Fame 1969.

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Around Charlton in the almanac

One rank below: Bobby Moore at #2.

England's editorial top five: Bobby Charlton · Bobby Moore · Gordon Banks · Harry Kane · Stanley Matthews.