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George Best

George Best

George Best was a Northern Irish professional footballer who played as a winger, spending most of his club career at Manchester United. A skillful dribbler, he is considered one of the greatest players of all time, along with being considered one of the most talented to play. He was named European Footballer of the Year in 1968 and came fifth in the FIFA Player of the Century vote. Wikipedia
Complete nameGeorge Best
Nationality
Northern Ireland
Birth date22.05.1946
Country of birth
Northern Ireland
Height 175 cm
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Date Team Team
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
12.10.1977
0:1           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
21.09.1977
2:0           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
10.11.1976
0:2           1'-90'
FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA)
13.10.1976
2:2     +     1'-90'
Premier League
01.01.1974
0:3           1'-90'
Premier League
29.12.1973
2:0           1'-90'
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