Bobby Charlton

Born

1937-10-11

Died

2023-10-21

Birthplace

Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK

Biography

Sir Robert “Bobby” Charlton CBE (11 October 1937 – 21 October 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and left winger. Widely 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.