George Weah

George Weah is a Liberian former professional footballer, born on October 1, 1966, in Monrovia, Liberia. He is widely regarded as one of Africa's greatest footballers of all time. Weah began his professional career with Young Survivors Claratown before moving to Europe, where he played for clubs like Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan, winning multiple titles, including a Serie A title and the UEFA Champions League.

Weah is known for his incredible speed, strength, goal-scoring ability, and versatility. He has won numerous individual awards, including the prestigious Ballon d'Or, being the first and only African to do so, and holds several records.

Off the field, Weah is also recognized for his political career, serving as the current President of Liberia, and his philanthropic efforts, helping in the development of Liberia.

Mighty Barrolle and Invincible Eleven

• Youth and Early Career: Weah was born and raised in Monrovia and began his professional career with Mighty Barrolle and Invincible Eleven.

Monaco

• Start in Europe: Weah moved to Monaco in 1988, where he developed into a top striker under the guidance of Arsène Wenger.

Paris Saint-Germain

• Early Success: Weah transferred to Paris Saint-Germain in 1992 where he won two Coupe de France titles and a Ligue 1 title.

AC Milan

• Peak of Career: In 1995, Weah moved to AC Milan, where he won two Serie A titles and achieved individual success, including winning the Ballon d'Or.

Later Career

• End of Career: Weah also had brief stints at Chelsea and Manchester City before retiring at Al-Jazira in 2003.

Liberia National Team

• Debut: Made his debut for Liberia in 1987.

Achievements:

• Despite the lack of team success, Weah is celebrated for his individual performances and is Liberia's all-time top scorer.

• Position: Primarily a striker, but also excelled as a winger.
• Skills: Known for his incredible speed, strength, goal-scoring ability, and ball control. Weah was celebrated for his versatility, powerful shots, and dribbling ability.

• Family: Weah is married to Clar Weah and they have three children, including Tim Weah who is also a professional footballer.
• Politics: Weah was elected as the President of Liberia in 2017, a position he currently holds.

• George Weah is celebrated not only for his extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for his impact on African football. His political career and his status as an icon extend beyond the pitch, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Ballon d'Or:

• Winner in 1995

African Player of the Year:

• Winner in 1989, 1994, and 1995

Top Scorer in Ligue 1:

• 16 goals in the 1990-1991 season

Most International Goals for Liberia:

• Top scorer with 22 goals

Books

• Weah, G. (1996) George Weah: The Life of an African Footballer. London: Picador.
• Caioli, L. (2017) George Weah: A Life of Football. New York: Icon Books.

Websites

• FIFA: Information about George Weah’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.fifa.com
• AC Milan: Details about Weah’s career at AC Milan. Available at: https://www.acmilan.com
• UEFA: Updates and records of Weah in UEFA competitions. Available at: https://www.uefa.com

Articles

• BBC Sport: George Weah: Career in numbers. Available at: https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/
• The Guardian: George Weah’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/george-weah

Interviews and Documentaries

• George Weah: President Weah (2018): This documentary provides a detailed look at Weah’s life and career, featuring interviews with his family, friends, and colleagues.
• ESPN Interviews: Various interviews and features on George Weah, covering different aspects of his career. Available at: https://www.espn.com