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Biography
Sir Robert “Bobby” Charlton CBE (11 October 1937 – 21 October 2023) was an English professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and left winger. Widely considered one of the greatest players of all time, he was a member of the England team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup, the year he also won the Ballon d'Or.
Awards & recognition
- Walther Bensemann award · 2011
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award · 2008
- UEFA President's Award · 2008
- Knight Bachelor · 1994
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1974
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- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1969
- Ballon d'Or · 1966
- British Sports Book Awards
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award · 1959 · nominated
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award · 1958 · nominated
