Footballers A-Z Trivia

1. When George Best was scouted for Manchester United at the age of 15, who was their manager?

From Quiz The Best

Answer: Matt Busby

The great Matt Busby, who had previously managed Manchester United from 1945 to 1969 (the Munich air crash occurred during his tenure), came back for a second stint as interim manager in 1970, following the sacking of Wilf McGuinness. One of Manchester United's scouts, Bob Bishop, spotted the teenage Best in his home town of Belfast and is said to have sent Busby a telegram saying, "I think I've found you a genius." Best had previously been rejected by Glentoran for being too small and light, but United were willing to offer him a trial. However, he became homesick and went back to Belfast two days later. Best returned to Manchester when he was 17, but had to play as an amateur as English clubs could not take on Northern Irish apprentices at the time. He got a job on the Manchester Ship Canal, which runs past Old Trafford, and which enabled him to train with United twice a week.

From Quiz The Life and Art of Pelé

Answer: Edson Arantes do Nascimento

Pelé is the nickname of Edson Arantes do Nascimento. Pelé's father, João Ramos do Nascimento, also a soccer player was a great admirer of Thomas Edison and decided to honor the inventor by naming his son after him. But, for some reason, at the registrar's office, it was agreed the name would be "Edson" and not "Edison". However, confusion ensued and in his documents, both "Edison" and "Edson" are used. The nickname Pelé was given to him in his youth when he played for local teams.

From Quiz The Life and Times of Lionel Messi

Answer: Pablo Aimar

Aimar was renowned for his technical ability and his creativity. Like Messi, Aimar was also known for his diminutive figure, standing at just 1.7 metres (5 ft 7). In 2002, a teenage Messi stated Aimar as one of his biggest influences. In terms of goal scoring, Messi also looked up to Brazilian icon Ronaldo. Maradona was considered to be Argentina's greatest player, but the man himself said in 2006 that "(Messi) will inherit my place in Argentinian football".

From Quiz Dimitar Berbatov

Answer: South-West

Blagoevgrad is the economic and cultural center of south-western Bulgaria (near the borders with Greece and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia). The American University in Bulgaria is located in the town.

From Quiz Marco van Basten - The Football Legend

Answer: Johan Cruijff

The pupil substituting the master. A symbolic moment for Marco van Basten who went on to score a goal at his debut in a 5-0 win over NEC Nijmegen. Always a promising sign of things to come.

From Quiz Jurgen Klinsmann

Answer: Stuttgart

Klinsmann played for Stuttgart from 1984 to 1989. He made 155 appearances and scored 79 times. During that time, Klinsmann helped Stuttgart to the 1986 German League Cup final, was the top goalscorer in the Bundesliga during the 1987-88 season, named German Footballer of the Year in 1988, and went to the 1988-89 UEFA Cup finals before losing to Diego Maradona's Napoli.

From Quiz Cristiano Ronaldo World

Answer: 1968

Before Cristiano Ronaldo, George Best was the last Manchester United player to win the Ballon D'or in 1968.

From Quiz All About Hernan Crespo

Answer: Argentina

Crespo was born in Buenos Aires on July 5th 1975.

From Quiz All About Jay Jay Okocha

Answer: Enugu

He was born in Enugu, Nigeria, on the 14th of August 1973.

From Quiz Skillful Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: Sporting Lisbon

Ronaldo started his football career in CF Andorinha and CD Nacional. Then, his skills attracted Sporting Lisbon, so, Sporting Lisbon signed him. After, he joined Manchester United after impressing Sir Alex Ferguson and his players after Manchester United's defeat against Sporting Lisbon.

From Quiz Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: Cristiano Ronaldo Dos Santos Aveiro

Cristiano's father, the late Dinis Aveiro, chose the name Ronaldo for his son as his favourite actor was Ronald Reagan.

From Quiz U.S Soccer Player: Santino Quaranta

Answer: 25

Santino wore the number 25 jersey number for the Los Angeles Galaxy during the 2007 season, before he was traded to New York.

From Quiz The Galaxy's Landon Donovan

Answer: Forward

He also played as a forward and sometimes a midfielder for the U.S. Men's National team. As a forward, he has the chance to score many goals.

From Quiz The Galaxy's Kyle Martino

Answer: February 19, 1981

Kyle was born on February 19, 1981. His birth name is Kyle Hunter Martino.

From Quiz Do You Know Simao?

Answer: winger,forward

He plays winger because of his natural speed.

From Quiz Diego Maradona

Answer: Mexico

As well as being Argentina captain and lifting the trophy, Diego also won the Golden Ball for being the tournament's outstanding player.

From Quiz Magical Michael Laudrup

Answer: Finn

Finn Laudrup was also a Danish International who won 19 Senior International caps and scored six goals. He nurtured the talent of both Michael and Brian.

From Quiz Ronaldo

Answer: 54

Ronaldo scored an incredible 54 goals in 58 games with the Dutch club.

From Quiz Cristiano Ronaldo

Answer: 1985

Ronaldo was born in Funchal, which is in the Madeira Islands.

From Quiz Miklós Fehér: A Tribute

Answer: 20th July 1979

Miklós Fehér was born in Hungary on 20th July 1979 and started his career at Györi ETO FC when he was 17.

From Quiz Marc Vivien Foe: A Tribute

Answer: 1st May, 1975

Marc Vivien Foe was born on 1st May, 1975, in Nkolo, Cameroon.

From Quiz Edson Arantes do Nascimento - Pele

Answer: 23 October 1940

Pele was the first of three children, born to Joao Ramos do Nascimento and his wife, Dona Celeste.

From Quiz Paolo di Canio Italian Masterpiece

Answer: Rome

He was born in Rome in July 1968.

From Quiz Henrik Larsson

Answer: Swedish

Henrik has helped Celtic win a historic 'treble'.

From Quiz Emre Belozoglu

Answer: September 7, 1980

He was one of the younger players on the Turkish national team in 2002.

From Quiz Zinedine Zidane

Answer: La Castellane

La Castellane is near Marseille.

From Quiz The Best

Answer: West Bromwich Albion

At 17, Best played his first game as a first-teamer for Manchester United at home to West Bromwich Albion on 14th September 1963. United won 1-0, with David Sadler scoring. The United line-up also included Bill Foulkes and Best's compatriot Harry Gregg, both of whom were survivors of the 1958 Munich air crash. After this game, Best went back into the reserve side. (West Bromwich Albion's nickname is 'the Baggies'.)

From Quiz The Life and Art of Pelé

Answer: 1940s

Pelé was born on October 23, 1940, in the city of Três Corações, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Later his family moved to Bauru, in the state of São Paulo. He was born and raised in a family without resources, had to work since he was a little boy, and was encouraged to play football by his father. It should be said that at that time and to this day, playing soccer is one of the favorite games of Brazilian children. Pelé died in São Paulo, Brazil, at age 82 on December 29, 2022.

From Quiz The Life and Times of Lionel Messi

Answer: Arsenal

Messi joined Barcelona's La Masia academy in 2002, although he did not break into the first team until 2004. During the 2002-03 season, Messi formed part of Barca's "Baby Dream Team" (in reference to Barcelona's 1992 European Cup winning side, known as the "Dream Team"). While Cesc Fabregas and Gerard Pique, who had formed part of the Baby Dream Team, moved to Arsenal and Manchester United respectively, Messi stayed at Barcelona. He would later be united with both of his former teammates in Catalonia.

From Quiz Dimitar Berbatov

Answer: Hristo Stoichkov

Dimitar Berbatov won the award again the following year (7): 2002, 2004-05, 2007-08-09-10. Hristo Stoichkov (5): 1989-90-91-92, 1994.

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