George Best

Northern Ireland · Right winger (Left winger, Attacking midfielder, Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1964-1971

Fearless, perfectly balanced winger who ripped defences apart with either foot

Nicknames El Beatle, The Fifth Beatle

80.6OVR#140 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“He has ice in his veins, warmth in his heart and timing and balance in his feet.”

— Danny Blanchflower, Former Northern Ireland captain · source

Top 10 attributes

Balance98
Dribbling97
Skills & Tricks97
First Touch95
Possession94
Change of Pace93
Press Resistance93
Agility92
Reactions92
Acceleration90

All 64 attributes

Speed 88.0

Top Speed87
Acceleration90
Dribbling Speed90
Top Speed with Ball87
Knock-on & Run81
Change of Pace93

Shooting 80.8

Finishing90
Shot Power82
Long Shots82
Volleys82
Curve85
Penalties78
Heading75
Direct Free Kicks72
Shooting Creativity90
Acrobatics72

Passing 80.1

Short Passing85
Long Passing75
Through Balls82
Crossing82
Link-up Play85
Vision84
Set-Piece Delivery68

Ball Control 94.3

Dribbling97
Possession94
First Touch95
Skills & Tricks97
Weak Foot90
Press Resistance93

Movement 79.0

Off-the-Ball Movement82
Runs in Behind86
Attacking Positioning90
Anticipation82
Recovery Runs55

Football IQ 81.2

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness85
Game Management78
Tactical Creativity80

Defending Skill 42.0

Defensive Positioning50
Marking40
Interceptions45
Standing Tackle55
Sliding Tackle40
Offside Trap22

Physical 80.1

Strength65
Stamina79
Agility92
Balance98
Recovery88
Reactions92
Hold-up Play60
Aerial Duels72
Aggression75

Mental 69.8

Big-Game Temperament90
Leadership60
Selflessness62
Concentration72
Determination85
Tactical Discipline50

Career 71.4

Consistency78
Longevity60
Achievements73
Durability78
Loyalty68

Profile

Born: 22 May 1946
Height: 175 cm
Foot: Both
Career: 1963–1984
Prime: 1964-1971

Club career

1963–1974 Manchester United
1975–1975 Stockport County (loan)
1975–1976 Cork Celtic
1976–1978 Los Angeles Aztecs
1976–1977 Fulham
1978–1979 Fort Lauderdale Strikers
1979–1980 Hibernian
1980–1981 San Jose Earthquakes
1983–1983 Bournemouth
1983–1983 Brisbane Lions
1984–1984 Tobermore United

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1968

European Cup / Champions League 1

1968 Manchester United

League title · Football League First Division Manchester United 2

1964–65, 1966–67

Community Shield 2

1965, 1967

English First Division Top Scorer 1

1967–68

FWA Footballer of the Year 1