Pele. “The great football critics said that because of his technical skills he didn't seem like a European athlete but rather like a Brazilian athlete who danced the samba with the ball at his feet. “George Best until today is a footballer without comparison and his technical skills will never be forgotten.”

Who does Pele think is the best player of all time?

But who does he think are the best players to play the game? Pele was asked to name the 10 best players in the history of football by MadridistaReal last year. The football legend responded: “Diego [Maradona], Alfredo [Di Stéfano], [Giovanni] Trapattoni, Garrincha, [Johan] Cruyff, [Franz] Beckenbauer, [Carlos] Alberto…

Did Pele say George Best was the best player in the world?

Russell Stoddart. Pele has always said that George Best was the greatest footballer he ever saw and played the game more like a Brazilian than a European. It is one of football's biggest disappointments that their paths never crossed when either of the legends were at their peak.

Who inspired Pele?

At the age of fifteen his mentor (an advisor), former soccer star Waldemar de Brito, brought him to Sao Paulo to try out for the major league teams. Pelé was quickly rejected. De Brito then took Pelé to Santos where he earned a spot on the soccer team.

What did George Best say about Ronaldo?

Best was quoted by ESPN : “It was undoubtedly the most exciting debut performance I've ever seen. “There have been players who have some similarities [to me], but this lad's got more than anyone else, especially as he is genuinely two-footed.

Is George Best the best footballer ever?

"George Best was one of the most talented players of all time and probably the best footballer who never made it to a major world final."

What is Pele correct name?

Pelé, byname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, (born October 23, 1940, Três Corações, Brazil), Brazilian football (soccer) player, in his time probably the most famous and possibly the best-paid athlete in the world.

Is Pele the greatest soccer player?

If you still wonder who is the greatest soccer player of all time, Brazilian legend Pele is considered by many to be the greatest footballer in history. No player has won more World Cups than him, and that alone is enough to justify the Brazilian's inclusion on this list.

What did George Best say about Maradona?

"He was a sensational player, probably the best player in the world of that era," he said. "I scored my first goal for Mallorca when he was playing for Barcelona, but then he just destroyed us after that. I've never seen one man do what he did.

Why did George Best leave United?

Distractions off the field dominated, and an increasing reliance on alcohol changed him forever. By 1974, he had fallen out with United boss Tommy Docherty and played his last game for the club after 178 goals in 466 matches. "He didn't like Tommy Docherty, he hit the self-destruct button and ran away from it all.

Does Pele prefer Messi or Ronaldo?

Pele thinks Cristiano Ronaldo is better than rival Lionel Messi - because Ronaldo is 'more consistent' than his longtime rival. Messi and Ronaldo have been inseparable since breaking onto the scene over a decade ago.

Who did Pele choose between Messi and Ronaldo?

In an interview with 'SporTV', Pele revealed he would choose Messi over Ronaldo, admitting his disappointment at only having two players to pick from.

Who is best Pele or Messi?

Messi has won 10 La Liga titles and four Champions League crowns, and the Ballon d'Or six times. At the international level, Pele scored 77 goals in 92 appearances for Brazil. Messi so far has scored 71 goals in 142 appearances for Argentina. But Pele has won the game's ultimate prize, the World Cup, three times.

Who is the No 1 player in football history?

1. Diego Maradona, Argentina. Diego Maradona's talent was without a doubt the greatest ever seen in football. His dribbling ability was mesmerizing, his goal-scoring was unique and clinical, and his passing and crossing were precise—earning him many assists in his career.

How did Pele get his nickname?

He did not get the nickname Pele until he started school, where he used to pronounce the name of the local Vasco da Gama goalkeeper Bile as Pile. Hence, a classmate of his gave him the nickname Pele.

Has Paul Gascoigne had a liver transplant?

“When he had his liver transplant he stopped for a while but he enjoyed drinking, Paul hates it. “At all times Paul wants to be alcohol free but it is an addiction. Gascoigne, 49, earlier this month posted on Twitter he had been kicked down the stairs at a London hotel, fracturing his skull and breaking two fingers.

Was George Best Catholic or Protestant?

George Best, perhaps the finest soccer player of his generation: Protestant.

Was George Best better than Messi?

As a pure footballer, George Best was everything Messi is and more. Despite playing for one of the most successful club teams in football history, with 60 recognised honours, George Best has a rather modest haul in winners' medals in comparison with Messi.