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Famous Northern Irish Football Players

Author

Sebastian Wright

Updated on January 16, 2026

Birthdate: May 22, 1946

Sun Sign: Gemini

Birthplace: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Died: November 25, 2005

Manchester United winger/midfielder George Best was the 1968 European Footballer of the Year and was placed sixth on the FIFA Player of the Century list. A skilled dribbler, the Northern Irish player was also known for his stunning good looks and his affinity for women and alcohol.