Charlie Mitten

Date of birth17 January 1921
Place of birthBurma
NationalityEnglish
PositionOutside Left

A brilliant outside-left in the post-WW2 era (1946-50), immaculate left foot, free kick/penalty ace. Tempted to Bogota (Colombia) by serious money. Charlie was an integral member of Busby's first great side, winning an FA Cup winners medal in 1948. Both his sons and a grandson have been on United's books without making the first team.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Manchester United 01 Jan 1938 01 Jan 1952
Fulham 01 Jan 1952 01 Feb 1956

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1946-47 Manchester United League Division One 20
8
1947-48 Manchester United FA Cup 6
3
1947-48 Manchester United League Division One 38
8
1948-49 Manchester United FA Charity Shield 1
1948-49 Manchester United FA Cup 8
5
1948-49 Manchester United League Division One 42
18
1949-50 Manchester United FA Cup 5
3
1949-50 Manchester United League Division One 42
16
1954-55 England International XI An Tostal Festival 1
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.