- Born
- Birth nameGeorge Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah
- Height6′ 0½″ (1.84 m)
- George Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer serving as the 25th President of Liberia since 2018. Prior to his election to the presidency, Weah served as Senator from Montserrado County. During his football career, he played as a striker. His prolific 18-year professional playing career ended in 2003.
After beginning his career in his home country of Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy, and England. Arsène Wenger first brought him to Europe, signing him for Monaco in 1988. Weah moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 1992 where he won Ligue 1 in 1994 and became the top scorer of the 1994-95 UEFA Champions League. He signed for A.C. Milan in 1995 where he spent four successful seasons, winning Serie A twice. He moved to the Premier League towards the end of his career and had spells at Chelsea F.C. and Manchester City F.C., winning the FA Cup at the former, before returning to France to play for Olympique de Marseille in 2001, and subsequently ending his career with Al-Jazira in 2003.
At international level, Weah represented Liberia at the African Cup of Nations on two occasions, winning 53 caps and scoring 13 goals for his country. He is regarded as one of the best players never to have played at the World Cup tournament.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time, in 1995, he was named FIFA World Player of the Year and won the Ballon d'Or, becoming the first and only African player to win these awards. In 1989, 1994 and 1995, he was named the African Footballer of the Year, and in 1996, he was named African Player of the Century.
Weah became involved in politics in Liberia following his retirement from football. Weah was elected President of Liberia in the 2017 election and sworn in on 22 January 2018.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Tango Papa
- Is a liberian politician and former international soccer player. He ran for presidential office in Liberia in 2005, but unsuccessfully lost to challenger Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.
George Weah is also a humanitarian, and he won the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2004 ESPY awards. He is also a Unicef Goodwill Ambassador.
While playing soccer, his clubs included: Monaco FC (1987-1992), Paris St Germain (1992-1995), AC Milan (1995-1999), Chelsea (1999-2000), Manchester City (2001) & Olympic Marseille (2001-2002).
In 1995, he was awarded European Footballer of the Year, and FIFA World Player of the Year.
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