George Best
Awards & Honours
2
Awards Won
5
Honours
1
Rankings
2
Records
George Best's 1968 Ballon d'Or win made him the only Northern Irish player ever to receive that honour. He was a key figure in Manchester United's historic European Cup triumph, the first by an English club. His skill and celebrity status made him one of the most recognizable footballers of his era, frequently cited among the greatest players of all time. His fastest hat-trick in Northern Ireland history, scored in 12 minutes against Cyprus in 1971, remains a national record.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
European Cup Winner
Scored in the final as Manchester United became the first English club to win the European Cup.
English First Division Champion
Won the league title with Manchester United.
English First Division Champion
Won the league title with Manchester United.
Memorial Plaque
Plaque placed outside the factory in County Tyrone in his honour.
Tribute Single
Released 'George Best – A Tribute' after his death.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Footballers of All Time
Records & Feats
Fastest hat-trick in Northern Ireland senior men's international history
Scored three goals within the first 12 minutes of a 5-0 European Championship qualifier win against Cyprus in April 1971.
Only Northern Irish player to win the Ballon d'Or
Won the European Footballer of the Year award in 1968, a feat no other Northern Irish player has achieved.