2006-09-28 13:36:04 · 29 answers · asked by Windsor 5 in Sports ➔ Football ➔ Other - Football
George Best had flashes of incredible excellence but Pele had more lasting skill. Both brilliant, but on balance - Pele.
2006-09-28 13:45:28 · answer #1 · answered by fidget 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some say yes and some say no. I'd say pele was a better footballer however they were all most equal in skill but one thing that I do like about pele was that with all the fame and glory he recieved he did not take it too far off the picth with serious drug or alcohol problems. He's a true role model for younger generations and he played football for the joy of playing football not for money or glamour.
2006-10-02 00:20:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sunil 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A definite NO! Pele helped Brazil won World Cups. George Best don't.
2006-09-28 16:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by Pureskill 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I always consider Pele the greatest, but Pele never played in Europe. If Pele played against the big teams in Europe like Best did - it might be another story.
2006-09-28 13:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by L.A. Scene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
George Best always said that " Pele once told me that I was the best player in the world, thats good enough for me". If Pele thought George was the better player then who are we to argue.
2006-09-28 23:05:42 · answer #5 · answered by Andrew J 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Pele has gone on record as saying that George Best was the greatest footballer that ever lived, as has Maradona. I'm happy to trust their judgement in this matter....
2006-09-28 14:28:36 · answer #6 · answered by theseannie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to make a comparison as he never got the chance to play on a world stage as Pele did. There isn't as much film footage of him playing as there is of Pele, although from what little I have seen, I think he showed more skillfull moments than Pele.
2006-09-28 13:49:32 · answer #7 · answered by footynutguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They were both good, but Pele was better. You are trying to compare a Rolls Royce and an Aston Martin here. They both have excellent qualities. It is a matter of personal taste as to which one you the prefer. The tradegy for Best was that he never got to parade his skills at a World Cup.
2006-10-01 00:08:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
george best never played in the world cup so no pele was the greatest footballer in the world
2006-09-28 17:54:06 · answer #9 · answered by colin050659 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pele di play in Europe..don't know what club. Pele the better one.
2006-09-28 23:46:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋