Clyde Best

: January 5, 2024
: Soccer Player

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Full Name	Clyde Best
Occupation	Soccer Player
Date Of Birth	Feb 24, 1951(1951-02-24)
Age	73
Birthplace	Somerset Village
Country	Bermuda
Horoscope	Aquarius

Clyde Best Biography

Name	Clyde Best
Birthday	Feb 24
Birth Year	1951
Place Of Birth	Somerset Village
Birth Country	Bermuda
Birth Sign	Aquarius

Clyde Best is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on February 24, 1951 in Somerset Village, Bermuda. Bermudian striker who is famous for being one of the first African-American players playing First Division soccer in Great Britain as a player with West Ham United from 1968 until 1976. He coached his Bermudian nation to win a bronze medal during the 1967 Pan American Games and later was the manager of the team between 1997 and 1999.

He was on the same team as the manager to come He was teammates with future manager Trevor Brooking while at West Ham United. during his time working at West Ham United.

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. In 1973 Best deputised for an injured Bobby Ferguson in goal against Leeds United. Best played 218 games and registered 58 goals for West Ham over 7 seasons between August 1969 and January 1976.

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.

He got married to a woman named Alfreda. His brother is called Carlton.

Clyde Best Net Worth

Net Worth	$5 Million
Source Of Income	Soccer Player
House	Living in own house.

Clyde Best is one of the richest Soccer Player from Bermuda. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Clyde Best 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The place where he was raised was the unincorporated town of Somerset in the northwest of Bermuda.

In recognition of his contribution in Bermudian football, Clyde Best Lane was named after him just outside The Somerset Cricket Club in Bermuda.

Clyde Cyril Best, MBE (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.

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Who is Clyde Best Dating?

According to our records, Clyde Best is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Clyde Best’s is not dating anyone.

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Clyde Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bermuda. Clyde Best celebrates birthday on February 24 of every year.

Where is Clyde best now?

After his coaching career finished he retired back to Bermuda.

Who was Clyde Best?

Clyde Best, known as “the first Black role model in English football,” is a Bermudian native who played 221 games for West Ham United Football Club from 1968-1976 , scoring 58 goals as a striker, and in the process became one of the trailblazing non-white football (soccer) players in the 1970s.

Who was the first black player to play for West Ham?

Nicknamed ″Charlo″, Charles was the first black player to represent England at Under-18 and any level within the National team. Charles was the first black player to play for a first division West Ham United side when he made his debut in 1963.