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Bobby Charlton: the case for the GOAT

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    Bobby Charlton: the case for the GOAT

    Midfielder · England · Born 11 October 1937, Ashington, England · Died 2023 · Career 1956–1976

    Graceful attacking midfielder famous for his powerful long-range shooting. Survived the 1958 Munich air disaster and became the heart of Manchester United and England.

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    Why Bobby Charlton could be the GOAT

    Charlton won the World Cup, the Ballon d'Or and the European Cup within three years. He was England's record scorer for over four decades, and he helped rebuild Manchester United after Munich into champions of Europe.

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    Bobby Charlton is #26 of 30 in the fan ranking, with a 2–4 head-to-head record from 82 Men's football votes. See the full Men's football GOAT ranking

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