Famous Fulham Players: No 24 George Best

Last updated : 10 March 2010 By Kevin Markey

1976-77, 42 appearances, 8 goals

On the one hand, he only played 42 times for Fulham. On the other, it's George Best ... he's in.

Personal information
Full nameGeorge Best
Date of birth22 May 1946(1946-05-22)
Place of birthBelfast, Northern Ireland
Date of death25 November 2005 (aged 59)
Place of deathLondon, England
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing positionWinger
Attacking midfielder
Youth career
1961-1963Manchester United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1963-1974Manchester United361(137)
1974Jewish Guild (loan)5(0)
1974Dunstable Town (loan)0(0)
1975Stockport County3(2)
1975-1976Cork Celtic3(0)
1976Los Angeles Aztecs23(15)
1976-1978Fulham42(8)
1977-1978Los Angeles Aztecs32(12)
1978-1979Fort Lauderdale Strikers26(6)
1979-1981Hibernian17(3)
1980-1981San Jose Earthquakes56(28)
1980-1981San Jose Earthquakes (indoor)16(25)
1982Sea Bee2(0)
1982Hong Kong Rangers1(0)
1983Bournemouth5(0)
1983Brisbane Lions2(0)
1983Osborne Park Galeb1(1)
1983Nuneaton Borough
1984Tobermore United1(0)
Total579(205)
National team
1964-1977Northern Ireland37(9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).