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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

The United Trinity’s first steps

 Article

United's legendary attacking trio played together for the first time, 60 years ago today.

When Best faced Swindon 60 years ago

 Article

Our FA Youth Cup opponents took on the Reds in the final of the 1964 competition.

El Beatle

 Video

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

How did United fare in the crazy festive fixtures?

 Article

The goal-laden Christmas games took place 60 years ago, as the Reds took on Burnley twice.

GOTD: Best v Benfica

 Video

Goal of the Day | To mark 18 years since George Best passed away, watch his finish from the 1968 European Cup final...

  • published time Nov 23Video

Museum loaned historic George Best shirt

 Article

The classic jersey returns to Old Trafford 58 years after the Northern Irishman wore it on his European Cup debut.

  • published time Nov 23News

Benfica 1 United 4

 Video

Match Rewind | Watch one of Sir Bobby and United's greatest nights: the 1968 European Cup final in full...

  • published time Nov 23Video

Sixty years since George Best's debut

 Article

We remember the day our Belfast-born icon introduced his staggering talent to Old Trafford.

Our interview with Sir Michael Parkinson

 Video

The late, great Sir Michael Parkinson discussed his book on George Best with Stewart Gardner...

A remarkable stat about United's Irish Reds

 Article

Ahead of Sunday's game in Dublin, we're reminded of why players from Ireland have been so important at United.

Graham Gouldman: United, my dad and me

 Article

The 10cc legend explains how the Reds helped inspire a song he wrote for Herman's Hermits.

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