Bobby Charlton Player Review

Pros

Complete midfielder

Bobby Charlton delivers elite contributions across the board as a CAM. He links play, creates chances, times attacking runs, and also helps retain possession in tight spaces—truly a one-stop midfield solution.

Pace

He offers very good acceleration and usable sprint speed for a central attacker, allowing him to exploit half-spaces, arrive late into the box, and join counterattacks without feeling outpaced.

Dribbling and ball control

Charlton’s close control is smooth and reliable. Quick touches, tidy turns and subtle body feints let him navigate crowded midfield areas and keep possession under pressure.

Passing and playmaking

His passing is exceptional - through balls, ground passes and long switches are all weighted and timed well. The Playmaker trait amplifies his vision, making him a constant source of key passes and chance creation.

Shooting and finishing

With a 5* Weak Foot and Long Shot Taker trait, Charlton is deadly from distance and comfortable finishing inside the area. He can score finesse finishes or powerful long-range attempts with consistent accuracy.

Physicality and balance

At 5'8" he doesn’t feel frail; his balance and strength allow him to hold off challenges, protect the ball, and win second balls. Physicality supports his ability to operate through contact in crowded zones.

Stamina and work rate

Excellent stamina and a perfect work rate let him play box-to-box minutes as a CAM without drop-off. He sustains pressing, supports counters, and remains influential late into matches.

Positioning and attacking runs

His off-ball movement is intelligent-Charlton times late arrivals into the box and finds pockets between lines, making him lethal on cutbacks and rebounds.

Key traits impact

Long Passer helps him start counters and switch play; Long Shot Taker boosts his range threat; Playmaker increases his chance creation and pass success in tight areas.

Cons

No notable weaknesses

As a CAM he shows no real flaws - height is only 5'8" but it rarely impacts performance thanks to his balance and physicality.

Conclusion

Bobby Charlton is the archetype of a complete CAM, elite passing and playmaking, excellent shooting including long range, strong stamina and work rate, plus the unpredictability of a 5* Weak Foot. He fits every system and performs every midfield job at an elite level.

Rating 10/10