George Best

George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer who is considered one of the greatest players of all time.

Soccer Player

May 22, 1946

Gemini

November 25, 2005

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

George Best, born on May 22, 1946, and passing away on November 25, 2005, was a renowned Northern Irish footballer. Primarily playing as a winger, he spent the majority of his club career at Manchester United. Best was an exceptionally skillful dribbler and is widely regarded as one of the all-time greatest players. Throughout his career, he received numerous accolades, including the prestigious 1968 Ballon d’Or. In addition to representing Manchester United, Best also played for the Northern Ireland national team, the Los Angeles Aztecs in the North American Soccer League (NASL), and was involved in various charitable endeavors.

Some of his notable accomplishments include winning the English First Division title twice and the European Cup once. However, Best’s personal life was marred by his battle with alcoholism, which ultimately led to his untimely death in 2005.