Bobby Charlton: cards, rarity and popularity
A football coach born in 1937 who died in 2023, Bobby Charlton has a full set of cards in the Elofoot card game. He played as a midfielder and a forward. He was a full international from 1958 to 1970 (national team: England).
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Bobby Charlton
Image: Panini · Public domain · source
Club career: English Schools' Football Association (1953), Manchester United F.C. (1953-1956, 1956-1973), Preston North End F.C. (1974-1975), Melbourne Victory FC (1976) and Waterford United F.C. (1976). As a coach, he has managed Preston North End F.C. (1973-1975) and Wigan Athletic F.C. (1983). Awards and titles linked to his cards: UEFA President's Award 2008 (winner).
How it works: one card per year, with a rarity set by that year's real-world popularity, measured on Wikipedia.
The cards, year by year
Bobby Charlton has 12 cards in the game, from 2015 to 2026. All of them are rare. The standout is the 2021 card, a rare one minted on a median of 54,739 views a month. Once minted, a card is frozen - the rarity of its year stays with it for good.
- 2015Rarity: Rare39K views/month
- 2016Rarity: Rare53K views/month
- 2017Rarity: Rare31K views/month
- 2018Rarity: Rare42K views/month
- 2019Rarity: Rare34K views/month
- 2020Rarity: Rare51K views/month
- 2021Rarity: Rare55K views/month
- 2022Rarity: Rare44K views/month
- 2023Rarity: Rare53K views/month
- 2024Rarity: Rare54K views/month
- 2025Rarity: Rare44K views/month
- 2026Rarity: Rare43K views/month
Popularity year by year
Popularity is the monthly median of views of his Wikipedia page, year by year. It peaked in 2021 (54,739 views a month) and was lowest in 2017 (30,542). In 2025, the median reached 44,067 views a month, down 19% on 2024. Over the last twelve months: 43,412 views a month.
| Year | Views per month (median) | Card of the year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026last 12 months | 43,412 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2025 | 44,067 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2024 | 54,393 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2023 | 53,394 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2022 | 43,973 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2021 | 54,739 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2020 | 51,460 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2019 | 33,916 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2018 | 41,545 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2017 | 30,542 | Rarity: Rare |
| 2016 | 53,123 | Rarity: Rare |
| 20156 months measured | 39,218 | Rarity: Rare |
Profile
- Born
- 1937
- Died
- 2023
- Nationality
- England
- Position
- Midfielder, Forward
- Clubs
- English Schools' Football Association (1953)
- Manchester United F.C. (1953-1956)
- Manchester United F.C. (1956-1973)
- Preston North End F.C. (1974-1975)
- Melbourne Victory FC (1976)
- Waterford United F.C. (1976)
- National team
- England (1958-1970)
- Coached
- Preston North End F.C. (1973-1975)
- Wigan Athletic F.C. (1983)
Related
Honours
- UEFA President's AwardWinner · 2008
Frequently asked questions
What is the rarest Bobby Charlton card?
The 2021 card, which is rare: that year the subject's Wikipedia page drew a median of 54,739 views a month.
How many Bobby Charlton cards are there?
12 cards, one per year of fame, from 2015 to 2026.
Which was Bobby Charlton's most popular year?
2021, with a median of 54,739 views a month on his Wikipedia page - the 2021 card is rare.
Which teams has Bobby Charlton coached?
Preston North End F.C. (1973-1975) and Wigan Athletic F.C. (1983).
How do I get a Bobby Charlton card?
By opening packs of 5 cards: 3 packs are free when you sign up, then packs refill for free. Cards can also be traded with friends, or on the market for in-game coins.
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