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Also known as Georgie Best

Northern Irish footballer (1946–2005)

OverviewAI-generated

George Best was a sports figure who played the number 11 jersey. His professional career spanned from September 14, 1963, to February 11, 1984. During this period, he participated in two matches.

Best recorded zero total goals in his career. He is recognized in the Ballon Dor collection. He was born on May 22, 1946, and died on November 25, 2005.

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Film & TV

Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

Manchester United football legend and a footballing genius. He had speed, superb dribbling skills, the ability to accelerate past players and was adept with both feet. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest players to have graced the British game. Together with Denis Law and Bobby Charlton, Best formed a triumvirate that inspired Manchester United to League Championships in 1965 and 1967…

Known for

  • When Soccer Came to America: Goals, Glamour and the Beautiful Game — Self (Archive Footage)2026
  • Kenny Dalglish — Self (archive footage) - Ballon d'Or Winner 19682025
  • Buffa racconta Storie di Campioni — Self (archive footage)2024
  • Bobby Charlton – Legend2023
  • Big-Time Soccer: The Remarkable Rise & Fall of the NASL — Self (archive footage)2021
  • Thin Lizzy: Rocker on the Loose2018
  • George Best: All by Himself — Self (archive footage)2016
  • Manchester United: The Official History 1878-2008 — Self2008
  • The King: The Story of Denis Law2007
  • Thin Lizzy: Outlawed - The Real Phil Lynott — Self2006

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
George
Gender
male
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Place of birth
Belfast
Place of death
London
Languages spoken
English language
Member of team
San Jose Earthquakes
Position played
wing half
Country for sport
Northern Ireland
Mass
65
Image
George Best (1976).jpg
Height
175
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manner of death
natural causes
Commons category
George Best
date of birth
1946-05-22
date of death
2005-11-25
cause of death
kidney failure
name in native language
George Best
sport number
11
Commons gallery
George Best
medical condition
alcoholism
topic's main category
Category:George Best
end of work period
1984-02-11
start of work period
1963-09-14
number of matches played/races/starts
2
total goals in career
0
writing language
English language
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Encyclopedic overview

Northern Ireland professional footballer

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