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George Weah
Becoming the first African Ballon d’Or winner, then serving as president of Liberia.
Ballon d’Or · FIFA World Player
- Born
- 1 October 1966
- Birthplace
- Monrovia, Liberia
More people
George Weah
A Liberian forward whose pace and individual skill carried him from West African football to Europe’s leading clubs. He later built a separate career in elected politics.
Early life
Monrovia upbringing
Grew up in the Clara Town area and began with Liberian clubs.
Regional football
Played in Cameroon before being recruited to Monaco.
Career
- 1988
Monaco
Moved to France to play under Arsène Wenger.
- 1992–1995
Paris Saint-Germain
Won a French league title and became a leading European forward.
- 1995–2000
Milan
Won two Italian league titles.
- 2018–2024
Liberian presidency
Served as president after earlier election to the Senate.
Achievements
Ballon d’Or
Became the award’s first African winner.
FIFA World Player
Won the global player award in the same year.
Solo goal against Verona
Scored after carrying the ball almost the length of the pitch.
Beyond football
National team support
Helped support Liberia’s football team during difficult financial conditions.
Family
His son Timothy also became an international footballer.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Ballon d’Or award record ↗Photo: United States Department of State Africa U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Photos and Videos. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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