George Best is widely regarded as the greatest British footballer of all time. He also brought a never-seen-before element of glamour to football and was rightly touted as the first superstar of the game. Best primarily played in the wings and was an excellent dribbler. Moreover, he could play anywhere in the midfield as well and was capable of creating moves with brilliant passing range and vision.
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Best joined United as a raw 18 year old in 1963 and spent 10 glorious seasons at the club. He won 2 First division League titles and 1 European cup during his stint. Best was the primary reason behind United’s European Cup win in 1968 and scored a goal against Benfica in the final was well. He also won the Ballon D’or that year.
Best played in 474 games for United and scored 181 goals. Even his colorful activities off the field could not outshine the lustre of his genius on it. He was duly selected in the Premier League team of the Century and also featured in the list of 20 greatest footballers of all time made by FIFA through an Online Poll.
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Subhadeep Roy
Subhadeep, an adept tennis journalist at Sportskeeda, has been writing about the sport for seven years. He is known for his exclusive match reviews and opinion pieces, utilizing his MBA degree to tackle them effectively with his problem-solving abilities.
Subhadeep lives and breathes tennis. He watches matches regularly and engages in social media platforms to stay on top of the latest happenings. As a writer, he brings the fan's perspective to his pieces, ensuring his readers enjoy an exceptional experience every time.
Growing up, he idolized Boris Becker, but he now firmly believes Novak Djokovic stands alone as the 'Greatest of all Time', especially considering the 24-time Grand Slam champion's incredible stats. One thing that still puzzles Subhadeep, however, is how Becker's Wimbledon tally might have reached five if not for Pete Sampras.
Speaking of the All England Club, the British Major holds a special place in his heart as he admires its blend of tradition and grass-court excellence. When not working for Sportskeeda, Subhadeep delves into the other "love of his life": football, and enjoys contributing his insights to different websites dedicated to the sport.
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