David Best (6 September 1943 â 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.
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.