- Born
- October 11, 1937
- Died
- October 21, 2023 (aged 86)
- Place of birth
- Ashington, Northumberland, England, UK
- Also known as
- Robert Charlton, Sir Bobby Charlton, Sir Robert Charlton CBE
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.