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Biography

Nobody embodies the values of Manchester United better than Sir Bobby Charlton. Having survived the trauma of the Munich Air Disaster when aged just 20, he played as if every game was for his fallen colleagues, recovering from his injuries to reach the pinnacle for both club and country. In a 17-year playing career with the Reds, he played 758 games and scored 249 goals - both of which were longstanding records until, respectively, Ryan Giggs in 2008 and Wayne Rooney in 2017 surpassed his feats.

  • Position

    Forward

  • Country

    England

  • Date of birth

    11 Oct 1937

  • Joined

    1 Jun 1953

  • United debut

    6 Oct 1956

    v Charlton (H) League

  • Left United

    1 May 1973

Sir Bobby ingrained in Hampden history

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United and England icon Charlton shone against Scotland, as the neighbours prepare to meet again.

Scholarships honour Sir Alex and Sir Bobby

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Our Foundation is funding two scholarships on its Sport and Youth Leadership degree, endorsed by United icons.

  • published time Jul 23News

Graham Gouldman: United, my dad and me

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The 10cc legend explains how the Reds helped inspire a song he wrote for Herman's Hermits.

Fifty years ago: Sir Bobby's last game for United

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Sir Bobby Charlton made his final appearance for the Reds on 28 April 1973, away to Chelsea.

GOTD: Charlton v Benfica

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Goal of the Day | We could watch Sir Bobby's iconic header v Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final on repeat...

  • published time Apr 23Video

Classic Match: United 2 Real Madrid 2

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Watch this rare footage of our first European Cup match at Old Trafford: a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid on 25 April 1957...

How does Rashford's 350 compare with club legends?

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After Marcus's milestone game, we check where United's top six appearance makers were at that stage of their careers.

When Sir Bobby trained at the Nou Camp

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Did you know Sir Bobby trained with the squad before our 3-3 draw at the Nou Camp in 1998? Watch this magical footage...

  • published time Feb 23Video

A lasting legacy

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Will Balderston speaks passionately about his grandfather, Sir Bobby Charlton, and our Foundation's links to Munich.

  • published time Feb 23News

Top 10 goalscorers: United's Hall of Fame

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From Rooney to Scholes, this list is packed full of all-time Red icons!

Top 10 appearances: United’s Hall of Fame

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David De Gea is in 10th place, behind which other club legends? Check out the iconic list in detail...

  • published time Jan 23News

United saddened by the death of Pele

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Sir Bobby Charlton and Denis Law lead the tributes to the Brazil icon who has passed away.

  • published time Dec 22News

'Sir Bobby Charlton was waiting for me'

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"I was happy but my dad was even happier," says Ander, on Sir Bobby welcoming him to United on 26 June 2014...

  • published time Dec 22Podcast

How United contributed to England’s landmark

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Marcus Rashford’s second strike against Wales was the Three Lions’ 100th goal at a men’s World Cup.

Bruno's the fifth Red to score a World Cup brace

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Bruno Fernandes notched two goals against Uruguay on Monday to join an illustrious list of United players.