George Best's Career In Photos

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George Best's Career In Photos


George Best made his debut for Man Utd as a 17-year-old in 1963 and would go on to become football's first superstar


Within five years, Best was on target to help Man Utd to European Cup glory against Benfica at Wembley in 1968


At 21, Best became the youngest winner of the Football Writers' Association's Footballer of the Year award


The ball from Man Utd's 8-2 win over Northampton on 7 February, 1970 - Best scored a club record six goals


Best's dishevelled good looks and rock'n'roll lifestyle led to him being branded 'The Fifth Beatle'


Belfast-born Best won 37 caps for Northern Ireland, including this match against England in May 1971


In 1976 Best moved closer to the fashion-conscious King's Road, playing for Fulham for a record £500 per game


Best graced the North American Soccer League, playing for the LA Aztecs (above), Fort Lauderdale and San Jose


Best, Sir Bobby Charlton (centre) and Denis Law received lifetime achievement awards in August 2000


In recent years Best worked as a pundit for Sky Sports, using his football knowledge to analyse the Saturday match action


Best's fast-paced lifestyle eventually took its toll and ultimately cost the game one of its finest exponents