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Clyde Best (Clyde Cyril Best MBE) was born on 24 February, 1951 in Somerset, Bermuda, is a Bermudian footballer (born 1951). Discover Clyde Best's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 73 years old?
| Popular As |
Clyde Cyril Best MBE |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
73 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
24 February 1951 |
| Birthday |
24 February |
| Birthplace |
Somerset, Bermuda |
| Nationality |
Bermuda
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 73 years old group.
Clyde Best Height, Weight & Measurements
At 73 years old, Clyde Best height not available right now. We will update Clyde Best's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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| Hair Color |
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
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Clyde Best Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Clyde Best worth at the age of 73 years old? Clyde Best’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Bermuda. We have estimated Clyde Best's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
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Timeline
Clyde Cyril Best (born 24 February 1951) is a Bermudian former football player.
He was one of the first black players in First Division football in England, scoring 47 goals as a striker for West Ham United between 1968 and 1976.
Best moved from Bermuda to England at the age of 17, to play for West Ham United.
Upon his arrival he was looked after by club captain Bobby Moore.
As one of England's first black footballers, Best was regularly targeted with racist chanting from the terraces, but eventually became a fan favourite at Upton Park.
He was a strong, powerful player with the skills of the traditional English centre forward, tough to dispossess when he had the ball and good in the air.
He made his debut for West Ham United in a 1–1 home draw against Arsenal on 25 August 1969 at the age of 18.
His first goal for the Hammers came during League Cup competition, in a 4–2 win against Halifax Town, on 3 September 1969.
Best played 218 games and registered 58 goals for West Ham over 7 seasons between August 1969 and January 1976.
Best also played in the Dutch Eredivisie for Feyenoord where he was generally viewed as a failure, scoring only 3 goals in 23 matches, and in the United States for Tampa Bay Rowdies, Toronto Blizzard and Portland Timbers of the North American Soccer League.
In 1973 Best deputised for an injured Bobby Ferguson in goal against Leeds United.
While playing for Tampa Bay in Soccer Bowl '75, he scored an 88th-minute goal to secure the Rowdies' first NASL championship in a 2–0 victory over Portland Timbers.
The following spring he led the Rowdies to the 1976 indoor title and was named tournament MVP.
He was the Rowdies leading scorer for the brief 1976 indoor season with 11 goals, 5 assists for 27 points.
Best was an assistant coach for the San Diego Sockers for a brief period in the early 1990s.
Best coached the Bermuda national team from 1997 to 1999.
After his coaching career finished he retired back to Bermuda.
Best was inducted into the Bermuda National Sports Hall of Fame in 2004.
He was awarded an MBE in the 2006 New Year Honours list for services to football and the community in Bermuda.
