His legacy lives in the saying Maradona, good Pele, better George Best. Known mainly for his eleven year with the most famous club in the world - Manchester United - Best played for over 15 clubs in his 21 year career. The Irish midfielder earned his reputation as one of the stars of the game, as much for his rock n roll lifestyle and good looks as for his speed, ball-handling and prolific goal-scoring. Unfortunately, an addiction to alcohol would inevitably be his undoing, first causing a decline in his career, and finally resulting in his death.