Bobby Charlton vs Geoff Hurst
Both England. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
Bobby Charlton
England · 1958–1970 · CM
- Rank in England
- #1 of 33
- Caps · England
- 106 · 49 goals
- Clubs
- English Schools' Football Association, Preston North End, Melbourne Victory
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966 · 1× Ballon d'Or
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.
Geoff Hurst
England · 1966–1972 · ST
- Rank in England
- #9 of 33
- Caps · England
- 49 · 24 goals
- Clubs
- West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion
- Honours
- FIFA World Cup 1966
Wembley, 30 July 1966: with spectators drifting onto the pitch and Kenneth Wolstenholme telling viewers they thought it was all over, he drove in his third goal of the afternoon against West Germany. Career record: 49 caps and 24 goals for England; club career at West Ham United, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion; honours include FIFA World Cup 1966.
The careers, side by side
Bobby Charlton is editorial rank 1 and Geoff Hurst rank 9 in England's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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