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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

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

 Article

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

Top 10 appearances: United’s Hall of Fame

 Article

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, remembering the day Sir Bobby welcomed him to United...

  • published time Dec 22Podcast

How United contributed to England’s landmark

 Article

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

 Article

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

Our United XI of World Cup stars

 Article

As Qatar 2022 begins, we've picked a dream team of Reds who have shone in previous global tournaments.

Happy birthday, Sir Bobby!

 Video

Sir Bobby Charlton was born on this day in 1937 - what better way to celebrate than by watching some of his best goals…

GOTD: Charlton v Benfica

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Goal of the Day | On his 85th birthday, enjoy Sir Bobby Charlton's brilliant header against Benfica from 1968...

  • published time Oct 22Video

The start of Sir Bobby's amazing career

 Article

On the anniversary of his senior bow, we take a look back at Charlton's breakthrough.

‘A day never goes by when I don’t think of them’

 Article

John Aston Jnr was moved by Sir Bobby Charlton’s poignant words about the 1958 Munich Air Disaster.

  • published time Jun 22Podcast

Benfica 1 United 4

 Video

Match Rewind | Watch one of the greatest nights in United history: the 1968 European Cup final...

United in the Youth Cup: A miscellany

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Explore the Reds' glorious FA Youth Cup history as tickets for the 2022 final at Old Trafford continue to be snapped up.