Despite playing at Old Trafford in entirely different eras both men have been associated with bringing success to the club and are considered to be amongst United's greatest players of all time.
When Ronaldo first signed for United he was compared to David Beckham but after he found his feet people began to likening him more to the late George Best.
After overtaking Best's record for the number of goals scored in a single season he also became the first Ballon d'Or recipient at United since Best himself.
The question is despite the impact Ronaldo made at Old Trafford can he be fairly compared to arguably the most talented British footballer of all time?
Two entirely different eras and standards, but who do you think was better?
Stats and video footage available below:
George Best - Stats
| Team | Total Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester United | 470 | 179 |
| Fulham | 42 | 8 |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 56 | 21 |
| Northern Ireland | 37 | 9 |
Cristiano Ronaldo - Stats
| Team | Total Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 31 | 5 |
| Manchester United | 292 | 118 |
| Real Madrid | 106 | 103 |
| Portugal | 87 | 32 |
Source: DSG
