Manchester United and England legend, Munich air disaster survivor, World Cup winner and one of the greatest players in the history of the game.
Sir Robert Charlton was born in Ashington, Northumberland on 11 October 1937. He survived the Munich air disaster in 1958 and went on to become one of the most celebrated footballers of all time. At Manchester United he scored 249 goals in 758 appearances, winning three league titles, the FA Cup and the European Cup in 1968, where he scored twice in the final. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1966 and Ballon d'Or winner. For England, he scored 49 goals in 106 caps, held as the all-time scoring record for 47 years until Wayne Rooney surpassed it. He was central to England's 1966 World Cup triumph. He was knighted in 1994 and remained a director and ambassador for Manchester United until his death on 21 October 2023.
England's 1966 World Cup triumph and long-range shooting
He survived the Munich air disaster in 1958 that killed 23 people including eight of his Manchester United teammates, and went on to become one of football's all-time greats.
Did You Know?How They Played
Deep-lying forward with powerful shooting and creative passing
Lasting Impact
Manchester United and England legend, survived Munich air disaster
Career Honours
- World Cup 1966
- European Cup 1968
- League Championship 3x
- Ballon d'Or 1966
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1956–1973 | 758 | 169 | #9 |
| Preston North End | 1974–1975 | 74 | 57 | #10 |
 England | — | 106 | 49 | — |