| Full Name | Date of Birth | Birth Place |
|---|---|---|
| George Best | 22 May, 1946 | Belfast, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom |
| Sports | Team | Nationality |
| Soccer / Football | United Kingdom (Soccer / Football) |
British |
George Best, born on 22nd May 1946, was a professional footballer from Northern Ireland. He played as a winger for the Northern Ireland National Team and the Manchester United.
His Achievements:-
- Named the European Footballer of the Year and FWA (Football Writers’ Association) Footballer of the Year after winning the 1968 European Cup with Manchester United at the Wembley Stadium, London
- Won the Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) presented by France Football in 1968
- In the year 1999, he was placed at the 8th position in the ranking of World Soccer’s 100 greatest football players of the 20th century
- Honored with the PFA Merit Award in 2006 and PFA Tribute Award in 2007
- Honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award with a title of BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2002
- Inducted into the European Hall of Fame in 2008
Updated On :25 Nov, 2021
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