Bobby Charlton
Attacking midfielder · 1956 to 1980
- Goals
- 312
- Appearances
- 918
- Goals per game
- 0.34
- Major honours
- 35
Scored 249 of 312 career goals for Manchester United, at 0.33 per game.
Goals by age
Career total by age
| Age | Goals |
|---|---|
| 19 | 12 |
| 20 | 35 |
| 21 | 69 |
| 22 | 96 |
| 23 | 123 |
| 24 | 134 |
| 25 | 149 |
| 26 | 166 |
| 27 | 186 |
| 28 | 210 |
| 29 | 224 |
| 30 | 247 |
| 31 | 255 |
| 32 | 271 |
| 33 | 279 |
| 34 | 291 |
| 35 | 298 |
| 37 | 308 |
| 38 | 309 |
| 40 | 309 |
| 41 | 311 |
| 42 | 312 |
Career totals
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals | Per game | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 1956–1972 | 758 | 249 | 0.33 | 95% |
| Preston North End | 1974 | 45 | 10 | 0.22 | 4% |
| Waterford United | 1975 | 4 | 1 | 0.25 | 0% |
| Newcastle KB United | 1978 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0% |
| Perth Azzurri | 1979 | 3 | 2 | 0.67 | 1% |
| Blacktown City | 1980 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 0% |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| League | 652 | 211 |
| Domestic cup | 83 | 20 |
| League cup | 27 | 8 |
| Continental | 45 | 22 |
| Other | 5 | 2 |
| International | 106 | 49 |
| Apps | Goals | |
|---|---|---|
| England | 803 | 259 |
| Australia | 5 | 3 |
| Ireland | 4 | 1 |
Honours
| World Cup | 1 time · 1966 |
|---|---|
| Champions League | 1 time · 1967–68 |
| Premier League | 3 times · 1956–57, 1964–65, and 1966–67 |
| FA Cup | 1 time · 1962–63 |
| British Home Championship (outright) | 5 times · 1961, 1965, 1966, 1968, and 1969 |
| FA Youth Cup | 3 times · 1953–54, 1954–55, and 1955–56 |
| FA Charity Shield | 2 times · 1965 and 1967 |
| Ballon d'Or | 1 time · 1966 |
|---|---|
| FUWO European Team of the Year | 4 times · 1965, 1966, 1967, and 1968 |
| FIFA World Cup All-Star Team | 2 times · 1966 and 1970 |
| BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award | 1 time · 2008 |
| English Football Hall of Fame | 1 time · 2002 |
| FIFA 100 | 1 time · 2004 |
| FIFA Player of the Century | 1 time |
| FIFA World Cup All-Time Team | 1 time · 1994 |
| FIFA World Cup Golden Ball | 1 time · 1966 |
| Football League 100 Legends | 1 time · 1998 |
| FWA Footballer of the Year | 1 time · 1965–66 |
| FWA Tribute Award | 1 time · 1989 |
| Laureus Lifetime Achievement Award | 1 time · 2012 |
| PFA Merit Award | 1 time · 1974 |
| UEFA President's Award | 1 time · 2008 |
Common questions
- How many goals has Bobby Charlton scored?
- 312 goals in 918 appearances across club and international football.
- Which club did Bobby Charlton score the most goals for?
- 249 goals for Manchester United, more than for any other club.
- How many trophies has Bobby Charlton won?
- 35 major honours, counting team titles and individual awards.
- What was Bobby Charlton's best season?
- 29 goals in 1958–59 for Manchester United, the highest of the career.
- How many international goals does Bobby Charlton have?
- 49 goals in 106 appearances for England.
Where they rank
Bobby Charlton updated Jul 15, 2026 · Wikipedia