SOCCER PLAYERS that died in
2005
This page contains a list of the most famous people who died in 2005. The pantheon dataset contains 382 who passed this year, the most famous by HPI being George Best, Omar Sívori, Lucien Laurent, Ferruccio Valcareggi, and Jair da Rosa Pinto. The cities with the most deaths were Florence (2), Rio de Janeiro (2), and Bursa (1).
2005 Deaths: Honoring Lives and Legacies of Soccer Players
The year 2005 saw the passing of many beloved soccer players, leaving behind legacies that continue to inspire fans across the globe. From legendary actors like and iconic musicians like to groundbreaking athletes like George Best, Omar Sívori, and Lucien Laurent, these remarkable individuals have made a lasting impact in their fields. This page is dedicated to commemorating the lives of those we lost in 2005, celebrating their achievements and remembering their contributions to art, culture, and history. Below are the list of the most famous people to have died in 2005 based on cultural impact.
George Best
British Soccer Player
May 22, 1946 - Nov 25, 2005
Age 59
HPI: 75.60
Omar Sívori
Argentinean Soccer Player
Oct 2, 1935 - Feb 17, 2005
Age 70
HPI: 72.73
Lucien Laurent
French Soccer Player
Dec 10, 1907 - Apr 11, 2005
Age 98
HPI: 69.02
Ferruccio Valcareggi
Italian Soccer Player
Feb 12, 1919 - Nov 2, 2005
Age 86
HPI: 60.81
Jair da Rosa Pinto
Brazilian Soccer Player
Mar 21, 1921 - Jul 28, 2005
Age 84
HPI: 60.72
István Nyers
French Soccer Player
May 25, 1924 - Mar 9, 2005
Age 81
HPI: 59.94
Svatopluk Pluskal
Czech Soccer Player
Oct 28, 1930 - May 29, 2005
Age 75
HPI: 59.86
Milorad Pavić
Serbian Soccer Player
Nov 11, 1921 - Aug 16, 2005
Age 84
HPI: 59.08
Lajos Baróti
Hungarian Soccer Player
Aug 19, 1914 - Dec 23, 2005
Age 91
HPI: 58.74
Johnny Haynes
British Soccer Player
Oct 17, 1934 - Oct 18, 2005
Age 71
HPI: 57.55
Mario David
Italian Soccer Player
Jan 3, 1934 - Jul 26, 2005
Age 71
HPI: 56.95
Sígfrid Gràcia
Spanish Soccer Player
Mar 27, 1932 - May 23, 2005
Age 73
HPI: 56.32
Attilio Giovannini
Italian Soccer Player
Jul 30, 1924 - Feb 18, 2005
Age 81
HPI: 55.65
Maurice Lafont
French Soccer Player
Sep 13, 1927 - Apr 8, 2005
Age 78
HPI: 55.43
Ivan Kolev
Bulgarian Soccer Player
Nov 1, 1930 - Jul 1, 2005
Age 75
HPI: 55.05
Thadée Cisowski
Polish Soccer Player
Feb 16, 1927 - Feb 24, 2005
Age 78
HPI: 54.89
Deaths by Month in 2005
January 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in January of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in January were Henry Källgren (HPI: 53.49), Misael Escuti (HPI: 52.19), and Jackie Henderson (HPI: 46.81).
February 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in February of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in February were Omar Sívori (HPI: 72.73), Attilio Giovannini (HPI: 55.65), and Thadée Cisowski (HPI: 54.89).
March 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in March of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in March were István Nyers (HPI: 59.94), Aleksandar Atanacković (HPI: 51.84), and Bill McGarry (HPI: 49.37).
April 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in April of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in April were Lucien Laurent (HPI: 69.02), Maurice Lafont (HPI: 55.43), and Givi Nodia (HPI: 54.43).
May 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in May of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in May were Svatopluk Pluskal (HPI: 59.86), Sígfrid Gràcia (HPI: 56.32), and Wolfgang Blochwitz (HPI: 53.53).
July 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in July of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in July were Jair da Rosa Pinto (HPI: 60.72), Mario David (HPI: 56.95), and Ivan Kolev (HPI: 55.05).
August 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in August of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in August were Milorad Pavić (HPI: 59.08), Stéphane Bruey (HPI: 54.16), and Ariel Nogueira (HPI: 52.45).
September 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in September of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in September were Enric Gensana (HPI: 51.82), and Hong Deok-young (HPI: 50.89).
October 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in October of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in October were Johnny Haynes (HPI: 57.55), and Sergio Cervato (HPI: 53.62).
November 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in November of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in November were George Best (HPI: 75.60), Ferruccio Valcareggi (HPI: 60.81), and David Di Tommaso (HPI: 46.41).
December 2005
The following is a chronological list of the most famous people to have died in December of 2005. Sorted by popularity, the most famous people to pass away in December were Lajos Baróti (HPI: 58.74), Mustafa Ertan (HPI: 53.72), and Paul Halla (HPI: 51.87).
