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George Weah

President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024 (born 1966)

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George Manneh Oppong Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who served as the 25th president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. Before his election for the presidency, Weah served as senator from Montserrado County. He played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional football career which ended in 2003. Weah is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state, and the only African Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year winner in history, winning both awards in 1995. He won the African Footballer of the Year three times and is considered one of the greatest strikers ever.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Monrovia wd
Citizenship
Liberia, France wd
Occupation
association football player, politician wd
Political party
Congress for Democratic Change wd
Education
DeVry University wd
Spouse
Clar Marie Weah wd
Social media
X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

  • President of Liberia (22 January 2018 – 22 January 2024)
  • Member of the Senate of Liberia (2015–2018)
  • UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Awards wd

  • Ballon d'Or
  • Arthur Ashe Courage Award

Questions

When was George Weah born?
George Weah was born on 1 October 1966 in Monrovia.
What positions has George Weah held?
Positions held by George Weah include: President of Liberia (2018–2024); Member of the Senate of Liberia (2015–2018); UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
Where did George Weah study?
George Weah was educated at DeVry University.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): George Weah · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q173139 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: George Weah in 2019 (cropped) mod-2.jpg by File:George Weah in 2019 (cropped).jpg : U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia derivative work: Boros.i (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 4 November 2026

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