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01 / England · 1958–1970Bobby Charlton
Caps · England
106
Goals · England
49
Life
1937–2023
Clubs
English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory
Honours
FIFA World Cup 1966 · 1× Ballon d'Or
#1
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 1× Ballon d'Or, FIFA World Cup 1966.
Career record
| 1953–1956 | Manchester United |
| 1953–1953 | English Schools' Football Association |
| 1956–1973 | Manchester United |
| 1974–1975 | Preston North End |
| 1976–1976 | Waterford United |
| 1976–1976 | Melbourne Victory |
| England | 106 caps, 49 goals |
Sources
- Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
- Caps · England checked 4 October 2026
- Goals · England checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · 1× Ballon d'Or checked 4 October 2026
- Honours · FIFA World Cup 1966 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026
Shared the era
England legends whose careers overlapped Charlton's
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.