- Born
- Died
- Birth nameRobert Charlton
- Nickname
- Mr. Manchester United
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Sir Robert Charlton is an English former footballer who played either as a midfielder or a forward. Considered one of the greatest players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or. He played almost all of his club football at Manchester United, where he became renowned for his attacking instincts, his passing abilities from midfield and his ferocious long-range shot, as well as his fitness and stamina. He was cautioned only twice in his career; once against Argentina in the 1966 World Cup, and once in a league match against Chelsea. His elder brother Jack, who was also in the World Cup-winning team, was a former defender for Leeds United and international manager.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Bonitao
- Bobby Charlton is an English former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. Charlton was a member of the England squad that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, that year he also won the Ballon d'Or. He played all of his club football at Manchester United F.C., where he became renowned for his attacking instincts, his passing abilities and his ferocious long-range shot. His elder brother Jack Charlton, who was also in the World Cup-winning team, was a defender for Leeds United A.F.C. and international manager.
Born in Ashington, Northumberland, Charlton made his debut for the Manchester United F.C. in 1956, and over the next two seasons gained a regular place in the team, during which time he survived the Munich air disaster of 1958 after being rescued. After helping United to win the Football League First Division in 1965, he won another First Division title with United in 1967. In 1968, he captained the Manchester United team that won the European Cup, scoring two goals in the final to help them become the first English club to win the competition. He is United's second all-time leading goal scorer (249), being surpassed by Wayne Rooney, and held the distinction of being England's all-time top goal scorer (49) from May 1968 to September 2015, when again Rooney surpassed his record. Charlton held the record for most appearances for Manchester United F.C. (758), before being surpassed by Ryan Giggs in the 2008 UEFA Champions League Final.
Charlton was named in the England squad for four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970), though did not play in the first. At the time of his retirement from the England team in 1970, he was the nation's most capped player, having turned out 106 times at the highest level.
He left Manchester United to become manager of Preston North End F.C. for the 1973-74 season. He changed to player-manager the following season. He next accepted a post as a director with Wigan Athletic F.C., then became a member of Manchester United's board of directors in 1984.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Tango Papa
- SpouseNorma Charlton(August 30, 1961 - October 21, 2023) (his death, 2 children)
- RelativesJackie Milburn(Cousin)Jack Charlton(Sibling)John Charlton(Niece or Nephew)Tommy Charlton(Sibling)
- His "comb-over" hairstyle as a player
- His spectacular shots at goal from distance
- His superb balance and ability with both feet
- He won the FIFA World Cup with England in 1966, along with his brother Jack Charlton.
- He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1969 Queen's Birthday Honours List, the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1974 Queen's New Year Honours List and made a Knight Bachelor in the 1994 Queen's Birthday Honours List for his services to Assocation Football.
- He played for England in the FIFA World Cups of 1962, 1966 and 1970.
- As English football's most famous player in history, he fronted with Geoff Hurst and Michael Owen the unsuccessful bid for England to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
- A former Manchester United player, he has worked hard as an ambassador for the club and has promoted its reputation internationally.
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