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George Best
Winning the Ballon d’Or and helping Manchester United become European champions in 1968.
League championships · European Cup
- Born
- 22 May 1946
- Birthplace
- Belfast, United Kingdom
- Died
- 25 November 2005
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George Best
George Best was a Northern Irish footballer renowned for dribbling, balance and the ability to beat defenders with either foot.
Early life
East Belfast
Grew up on the Cregagh estate and played for Cregagh Boys Club.
United scout
Was spotted at fifteen by Bob Bishop and brought to Manchester.
Career
- 1963
First-team debut
Entered Manchester United’s senior side at seventeen.
- 1974
Departure
Left United after eleven seasons and increasing off-field difficulties.
- 1976 onwards
Later clubs
Played for Fulham and clubs in North America and elsewhere.
Achievements
League championships
Helped United win two English titles.
European Cup
Scored in the final against Benfica.
Ballon d’Or
Was voted Europe’s leading player.
Beyond sport
Fashion ventures
Ran boutiques with Manchester City player Mike Summerbee.
Alcohol dependence
Struggled with alcoholism for much of his adult life; died in 2005.
Sources & photo credit
Wikipedia biography and references ↗Further biography and career ↗Photo: Bert Verhoeff for Anefo , NL-HaNA, ANEFO / neg. stroken, 1945-1989. CC0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
