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 name | George Best |
| Nationality | Northern Ireland |
| Birth date | 22.05.1946 |
| Country of birth | Northern Ireland |
| Height | 175 cm |
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FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 12.10.1977 |
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FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 21.09.1977 |
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FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 10.11.1976 |
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FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 13.10.1976 |
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Premier League 01.01.1974 |
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Premier League 29.12.1973 |
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FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 1978 |
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FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) 1974 |
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