George Best (22 May 1946 – 25 November 2005) was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his club career at Manchester United.

Nov 21, 2025 · George Best (born May 22, 1946, Belfast, Northern Ireland—died November 25, 2005, London, England) was an Irish-born football (soccer) player who was one of the premier forwards in …

Nov 25, 2025 · The football world has paid tribute to Red Devils legend George Best 20 years after his death. Often hailed as one of the greatest footballers to ever grace the pitch, Best remains an …

By this point in his career, Best was far from the shy teenager he used to be when he first arrived at the club. With his long hair, impeccable style and pop star looks, Best became one of the first celebrity …

Nov 25, 2025 · On the 20th anniversary of George Best's death, how is the Northern Ireland and Manchester United legend remembered by different generations?

Jul 17, 2023 · This article explores the life and career of George Best, highlighting his extraordinary talent, his personal struggles, and his enduring legacy. Born on May 22, 1946, in Belfast, Northern …

Nov 25, 2025 · George Best is one of the footballers profiled in The Soccer 100, the definitive ranking of the greatest male players to have graced the beautiful game, from The Athletic.

Best, the Belfast boy, catapulted football into a new era in the 1960s, when overcoming homesickness to burst onto the scene under Matt Busby and bewitch everybody with his mesmeric talents.

In December 1968, George Best was awarded the Ballon d'Or, recognized as Europe's best footballer of the year. This award highlights the peak of Best's football career, celebrating his on-field brilliance …

Jan 8, 2026 · GEORGE Best’s first wife Angie has been diagnosed with colon cancer as their son Calum revealed in an emotional post. TV personality Calum, who is the son of former professional footballer ...