Ranking the top 10 Manchester United forwards of all time

#1 George Best

George Best kickstarted the tradition of the number 7 shirt at Old Trafford

I think I have found you a genius.

That's exactly what United scout Bob Bishop's telegram to Sir Matt Busby read after he discovered the legend as a 15-year-old in Belfast. From what he produced on the pitch, it wasn't hard enough to tell the kid would achieve greatness in the years to come.

George Best had the world at his feet in the 11 years that he spent at Manchester United. In terms of playing style, El Beatle was endowed with a blistering pace and a gift -- much like Leo Messi -- to change directions at any pace at will. The winger's two-footedness, dazzling dribbles and feints were a crucial reason why he bulldozed past the defences with utmost ease. Also, his uncanny balance deserves a worthy mention alongside his clinical finishing abilities that produced 181 goals in 474 appearances.

And, it shouldn't be necessary to discuss his contribution to United's success as a part of the Best-Law-Charlton trinity. Everyone is well aware of it, isn't it? However, the fact that he kickstarted the tradition of the number 7 shirt at Old Trafford shouldn't go unnoticed.

He earned countless plaudits from other geniuses, but Pele calling him the 'best player in the world' is perhaps the stand out of all praises. As for the fans, they couldn't have described him better in the world famous saying:

Maradona good. Pele better. George Best.