George Best
C- Birthday
- May 22, 1946
- Age
- 79
- Height
- 5'9" (175 cm)
- Net Worth
- $1M
About
George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. He spent most of his club career at Manchester United, where he became a legendary figure. Known for his exceptional dribbling skills, Best won the European Footballer of the Year award in 1968. His playing style combined pace, skill, balance, and goalscoring ability, earning him a place in the English Football Hall of Fame.
Career Timeline
Joins Manchester United
Best joins Manchester United as a young talent.
European Footballer of the Year
Best wins the prestigious award, solidifying his status as a top player.
Leaves Manchester United
Best's career begins to decline due to off-field issues.
NASL Stint
Briefly played in the North American Soccer League.
Retires from Football
Formally retires from professional soccer.
Death
George Best passes away, remembered as a football legend, but struggling with alcoholism during the last years of his life.
Legacy as a Legend
Best's legacy as a supremely gifted but troubled football genius endures, though diminished over time.
