Bobby Charlton

Bobby Charlton is a former professional footballer from England. He played the majority of his career for Manchester United, appearing in 606 games for the club. In 1966, he won the Ballon d’Or. In 1967 and 1968, he came in 2nd place in the voting for the award.

Player Profile, Personal Life, and Youth Career

Sir Robert Charlton was born on October 11, 1937, in Ashington, Northumberland in England. His parents were Robert and Elizabeth Ellen. Charlton is related to several other professional football players including Jack Milburn, George Milburn, Stan Milburn, and Jackie Milburn.

He started his youth career playing for the East Northumberland Schools before eventually joining Manchester United in 1953.

Professional Career

He turned professional and 1954 and was known as one of the famed Busby Babes of Matt Busby. He played with Manchester for nearly two decades from 1956 to 1973. In that time, he helped them win the Football League First Division three times. In the 1967-1968 season, he also helped Manchester win the European Cup.

While playing for United, Charlton also represented England in FIFA events and he was on the team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. In 1968, he also helped England finish third at the UEFA European Championship.

After his career with Manchester and before his retirement, he played with several clubs including Preston North End, Waterford, Newcastle KB United, and a few more.

In 1973, he also tried his hand at managing. He managed Preston while he also played for the team. In 1983, he was a caretaker for Wigan Athletic.

Career Highlights:

Manchester United

• 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67 - Football

League First Division

• 1962–63 - FA Cup
• 1956–57, 1957–58 - Runner-up
• 1965, 1967 - Charity Shield
• 1967–68 - European Cup
• 1953–54, 1954–55, 1955–56 - FA Youth

Cup

England

• 1966 - FIFA World Cup
• 1968 - UEFA European Championship

third place

• 1961, 1965, 1966, 1968, 1969 -

British Home Championship (outright)

Individual

• 1965–66 - FWA Footballer of the Year
• 1966 - FIFA World Cup Golden Ball
• 1966, 1970 - FIFA World Cup All-Star

Team

• 1966 - Ballon d'Or
• 1967, 1968 - Ballon d'Or (2nd place)
• 1974 - PFA Merit Award
• 1989 - FWA Tribute Award
• 1994 - FIFA World Cup All-Time Team
• 1998 - Football League 100 Legends
• 2002 - English Football Hall of Fame
• 2004 - FIFA 100
• UEFA Golden Jubilee Poll: 14th
• 2008 - BBC Sports Personality of the

Year Lifetime Achievement Award

• 2008 - UEFA President's Award
• Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award:

2012

• FIFA Player of the Century:
• FIFA internet vote: 16th

• 1969 - Officer of the Most Excellent

Order of the British Empire (OBE)

• 1974 - Commander of the Most

Excellent Order of the British
Empire (CBE)

• 1994 - Knight Bachelor
• 2012 - Order of the Rising Sun, 4th

class

Team History

National Team

• 1953 - England Schoolboys
• 1954 - England Youth
• 1958–1960 - England

Teams Managed

• 1973–1975 - Preston North End
• 1983 - Wigan Athletic (caretaker)