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But, who is the best of the best?
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ByStephan GeorgiouJul 16, 2024 1 Bobby Charlton 1956-1980
Sir Bobby Charlton is a highly regarded figure in football, renowned for his impeccable career and services to the game.
The footballing legend rose to fame at Manchester United, where he spent more than 20 years, becoming the team’s all-time top scorer with 249 goals in 758 appearances, a record he kept until 2017.
During his tenure at Manchester United, he accomplished a great deal, winning three First Division titles and an emotional victory in the 1968 European Cup, which saw the Red Devils become the first English club to win the competition, just ten years after the Munich plane disaster.
On the international front, Charlton played a significant role in England’s 1966 World Cup-winning squad. His contributions during this tournament were crucial, as evidenced by his two goals against Portugal in the semi-final. He scored 49 goals and received 106 caps during his Three Lions career, ranking him among the greatest goalscorers England has ever seen.
England caps
106
England goals
49
First England goal
19th April 1958 v Scotland
England honours
1966 World Cup