About David Best
Lived 1943 – 2025 (aged 82). David Best was a British association football player and association football coach.
David Best (6 September 1943 – 9 December 2025) was an English professional footballer. A goalkeeper, he made over 200 appearances for AFC Bournemouth, nearly 100 appearances for Oldham Athletic and 168 appearances for Ipswich Town between 1968 and 1974.
Biography Best was born in Wareham, Dorset. Best began his career with Bournemouth and Boscombe Athletic F.C. in October 1960. He was player-manager at Dorchester Town F.C. in February 1976 and held leadership roles at Portesham, Poole Town, Cranborne and Parley Sports. Best died on 9 December 2025, at the age of 82.
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Who was David Best?
English footballer ( 1943-2025)
When was David Best born?
David Best was born on 6 September 1943 in Wareham.
When did David Best die?
David Best died on 9 December 2025.
What was David Best's occupation?
David Best was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was David Best?
David Best was British.
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· DBpedia: David Best (footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Best. https://biography.guide/david-best-association-football-player/
MLA: "David Best." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-best-association-football-player/.
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