Introduction
Born October 1, 1966, in Monrovia, Liberia George Weah is a football legend and the current President of Liberia. Noble for his velocity, talent, and powerful shot, Weah is praised as one of the excellent African footballers till now. Throughout his distinguished career, he played for elite European teams like AC Milan, Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea, he also picked up many personal awards: namely the Ballon d’Or in 1995. Following his retirement from football, he entered politics and in 2018 was elected president of Liberia.
Match RecordsCareer Stats
George Weah’s career up to the 1990s His performances for clubs and the Liberian national team brought African football to global attention.
Career Overview:
Total Club Matches: 478
- Total Club Goals: 193
National Team Matches: 75
- National Team Goals: 18
Weah scored frequently for his teams with delivery in crunch times being one of his greatest attributes.
Goals Record in Table Format
| Season | Team | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985–1987 | Invincible Eleven | 23 | 24 |
| 1987–1988 | Tonnerre Yaoundé | 18 | 14 |
| 1988–1992 | Monaco | 103 | 47 |
| 1992–1995 | Paris Saint-Germain | 96 | 32 |
| 1995–2000 | AC Milan | 114 | 46 |
| 2000–2001 | Chelsea | 11 | 3 |
| 2001 | Manchester City | 7 | 1 |
| 2001–2003 | Marseille | 20 | 5 |
| 2003 | Al Jazira | 25 | 21 |
| Total | 417 | 193 |
Weah’s excellent scoring record testifys to his ability to deliver at the highest possible level time and again. He excelled most at AC Milan, with which won multiple titles.
Major Developments and Wins
George Weah won numerous top trophies and awards during his career. The first and only African) to win the Ballon d’Or and *FIFA World Player of the Year
Club Achievements:
Ligue 1 Title
- 1993-94 : (Paris Saint-Germain)
Serie A Titles
- 1995–96 (AC Milan)
- 1998–99 (AC Milan)
- Coupe de France
- 1992–93 (Paris Saint-Germain)
- 1994–95: Paris Saint-Germain
UEFA Champions League Semi-final
- 1994–95 (Paris Saint-Germain)
English FA Cup
- 1999–2000 (Chelsea)
Individual Achievements:
Ballon d’Or Winner
- 1995 (AC Milan)
Kick-off – FIFA World Player of the Year
- 1995
African Women Footballer Of The Year
- 1989 (Monaco)
Paris Saint-Germain 1994
- 1995 (AC Milan)
CAF African Player of the Century
- 1996
Weah won respect across the planet by proving himself time and again on the domestic as well as the international stage. A momentous event in the history of African football, his Ballon d’Or win.
Family and Personal Life
Weah hails from a modest background of Monrovia, Liberia. Weah, raised by his grandmother, enjoyed a troubled upbringing and discovered the only peace he has ever known in football. He is married to Clar Weah, a Jamaican-American entrepreneur, and they have three children including Timothy Weah who currently plays football on the professional level for Juventus and the United States national team.
Perhaps no one knows Weah’s commitment to his family better than his son, Timothy, whose emergence as a footballer has been a source of immense pride. Weah’s love, and responsibilities to his footballing familyDespite being Liberia’s President, Weah is still active in the lives of his family of five and is overseeing Timothy as he perfects a career which has now settled in Belgium.
Latest News and Updates
In 2024, George Weah is serving his second term as President of Liberia. Though the administration of his political career gets mixed reactions on public forums. Weah has concentrated on improving Liberia’s infrastructure, and healthcare and addressing its struggling economy. However, opposition groups have raised questions over the speed of progress and transparency.
If you have followed Weah in politics, playing, or coaching he has always seemed to use football as a tool for peace and development. He has started several programs, all aimed at helping children grow not only with athletics but also education in mind. He has also recently advocated for more investment in African football infrastructure to develop future stars from the continent.
While Weah has retired from the game, he is still heavily involved in football. He is a regular attendee at major sports tournaments and has strong working relationships with football governing bodies globally to develop the African game.
Net Worth & Financial Overview
As of 2024, the net worth of George Weah is about $30 million. The former footballer has made his fortune from playing football, his time as President of Liberia, and branding deals. While with AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain, Weah was rewarded with big money moves, a reward that carried over as he moved into politics.
Apart from football, Weah had interests in several business ventures and also invested heavily in the Real Estate sector as well as the telecommunications sectors of Liberia. He has also been able to contribute to many humanitarian causes, largely in his native New Zealand where he is known for being a benefactor of charity projects focused on health and education.
