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Biography

“If I’d been born ugly, you’d never have heard of Pelé.” Many a true word is spoken in jest, and few would argue George Best was the most naturally gifted footballer Britain has produced.

  • Position

    Forward

  • Country

    Northern Ireland

  • Date of birth

    22 May 1946

  • Joined

    22 May 1963

  • United debut

    14 Sep 1963

    v West Brom (H) League

  • Left United

    2 Jan 1974

El Beatle

 Video

MUTV Original | The story of George Best and his nickname, earned after a stand-out showing against Benfica in 1966...

When Best scored six goals v Northampton

 Video

One of George's best games for United was when he scored SIX goals against Northampton Town, on 7 Feb 1970...

  • published time Feb 23Video

Top 10 goalscorers: United's Hall of Fame

 Article

From Rooney to Scholes, this list is packed full of all-time Red icons!

The best Reds never to play at a World Cup

 Article

Who's in, who's out? Our XI contains iconic stars who didn't perform on the biggest stage of all.

UTD Podcast: Stepney's stories of Best

 Video

Happy 80th birthday, Alex Stepney! Here's the legend himself, talking about the genius of his friend George Best...

  • published time Sep 22Podcast

The day Busby unleashed the Best

 Article

Fifty-nine years on, we remember the day that George Best introduced his staggering talent to Old Trafford.

How Rashford matched Best

 Article

Marcus equalled a little-known club record with his strike against the Merseysiders on Monday night.

  • published time Aug 22News

Benfica 1 United 4

 Video

Match Rewind | Watch one of the greatest nights in United history: the 1968 European Cup final...

Have your say on United's coolest player

 Article

We have compiled a shortlist and want a definitive opinion on who is the Reds' king of cool.

  • published time Jun 22Opinion

12 mind-blowing playing crossovers

 Article

Fred played with Forlan, but what other combinations will leave you scratching your head?

The story of Best's first steps at United

 Article

Reds fan John White provides a personal account of George's genius, on the anniversary of the legend's death.

George Best: A Memoir

 Video

Sir Michael Parkinson reminisces about his personal and professional relationship with George Best.

Busby's Dream: The Triumph of 68

 Video

Film | Watch our classic documentary about Sir Matt Busby's dream and triumph of 1968...

UTD Podcast: Crerand's Best memories

 Video

Paddy says George Best was the second-best player he ever saw, so who's number one? Find out now...

  • published time Sep 21Podcast

Who makes the Mancunian Way XI?

 Article

"Youth, courage and success" is printed on this year's new kit, which players fit that best?