4 Greatest English footballers in each of the playing positions

#3 Midfielder - Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby Charlton remains the greatest player in the history of England and Manchester United. He won the World Cup with England in 1966 and earned 106 caps for them in 12 years. He won the Ballon d’Or and the Golden Ball in the 1966 World Cup.

He also scored 49 international goals and remained one of the finest midfielders in the world in his prime. Charlton was known for his astute passing, great vision and good shooting prowess.

Charlton was arguably even better for his club Manchester United. He joined the club in 1956 and spent 16 seasons with them. He won 3 First Division League titles and 1 European Cup with the club. Charlton gained an enormous 758 caps for United and scored 249 goals in various competitions and remained the highest goal-scorer in their history until Wayne Rooney eclipsed his record in 2017.

Charlton, along with his teammates like George Best, Denis Law and Nobby Styles, made United the best club in England and one of the best in the world. He won the prestigious Ballon d'Or in 1966 and was also selected in the Premier League's team of the century in 2007. Chartlon was Knighted in 1994 for his immense contribution to English football.

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Edited by Kingshuk Kusari