Who Is Bobby Charlton?, Age, Height, Career, Death, Family, Net Worth
Who Is Bobby Charlton?, Age, Height, Career, Death, Family, Net Worth: English former professional footballer, Bobby Charlton, also known as Robert Charlton has reportedly passed on.
One of the greatest players of all time, the Manchester United legend was a key figure in England’s team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d’Or.
Bobby Charlton died at 86 on Saturday, 21 October 2023. He died surrounded by his family, who said in a statement that the football icon “passed peacefully”
“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning. He was surrounded by his family”; a statement from his family read.
“His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him. We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time”
Although the cause of his death was not mentioned in the statement, in November 2020, it was announced Charlton had been diagnosed with dementia.
Following his demise, tributes have come pouring out as the Machester United and England icon was much-loved by the football community.
Gary Neville tweeted; “So sorry to hear the news of Sir Bobby Charlton. The Greatest English Football player and Manchester United’s greatest ambassador. A champion on and off the pitch and a Busby Babe that paved the way for all to come at United. Rest In Peace Sir Bobby”
Gary Lineker wrote; “Deeply saddened to hear that Sir Bobby Charlton has died. A truly wonderful footballer and genuinely lovely man. A World Cup winner, @ManUtd great and, for me, England’s greatest ever player. He may no longer be with us but he’ll have footballing immortality. RIP Sir Bobby”
Bobby Charlton developed a passion for playing football at a younger age, was consistent throughout his career, and became one of the most sought-after English players.
He came through the Manchester United youth system and went on to become one of the club’s greatest-ever players, famously surviving the Munich air disaster at the age of 20.
During a 17-year first-team career with United, he won three league titles, a European Cup and an FA Cup. Charlton played as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and left-winger. He scored 249 goals in 758 games for the Red Devils.
At the international level, Charlton was named in the England squad for four World Cups (1958, 1962, 1966, and 1970), though he did not play in the first.
At the time of his retirement from the England team in 1970, Charlton was the nation’s most-capped player. He won 106 caps and scored 49 goals for England, and won the 1966 World Cup.
At the time of this report, the family was planning his final funeral arrangement and the details are yet to be finalized. We will keep you updated.
Bobby Charlton Age
Bobby Charlton died a few days after celebrating his 86th birthday. He was born on Sunday, October 11, 1937, and passed away on Saturday, 20 October 2023.
Bobby Charlton Height & Weight
The late Bobby Charlton stood at a height of 1.73 and weighed around 70 kg. He was known for his attacking instincts, passing abilities from midfield, ferocious long-range shot, fitness, and stamina.
Bobby Charlton Family
Bobby Charlton is the son of Robert Bob Charlton (father: 24 May 1909 – April 1982) and Elizabeth Ellen Cissie Charlton (mother: 11 November 1912 – 25 March 1996). Though he was famous, we do not have much information regarding his parents as of this writing.
The late footballer grew up with two other brothers; Jack Charlton and Tom Charlton. His elder brother, Jack (who died in July 2020), worked as a miner before applying to the police, only to also become a professional footballer with Leeds United.
Jack was part of the England national team that won the 1966 World Cup. He also managed the Republic of Ireland national team from 1986 to 1996 achieving two World Cup and one European Championship appearance.
Bobby Charlton was married to Norma Ball. It was reported that in 1959, the couple met at an ice skating rink in Manchester. The love birds were together for two years before they tied the knot in 1961.
The couple had two daughters; Suzanne and Andrea. Not much is known about the two children. However, Suzanne was a weather forecaster for the BBC.
Bobby Charlton Net Worth
Before Bobby Charlton passed on, he had an estimated net worth of about $25 million. He accrued such fortune from his successful career as a professional footballer. Charlton was an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and left winger.
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