Overview
Liberia is a member of the Confederation of African Football and plays in the West African Zone A (WAFU-A) zone. The men's national team, known as the Lone Star, has played 304 recorded internationals since 1961, winning 79 of them (26.0%).
Liberia have played at 2 AFCON finals without winning the title.
On current form our Elo rating places Liberia 43rd in Africa and 168th in the world.
With about 5.7 million people and its capital in Monrovia, Liberia has produced 195 notable footballers footballers in our database.
Famous Liberian footballers
George WeahLiberia · b. 1966
Sekou OlisehLiberia · b. 1990
C
Christopher WrehLiberia · b. 1975
W
William JeborLiberia · b. 1991
Jimmy DixonLiberia · b. 1981
Dulee JohnsonLiberia · b. 1984
Sylvanus NimelyLiberia · HNK Gorica
Oliver MakorLiberia · b. 1973
P
Prince DayeLiberia · b. 1978
L
Louis CraytonLiberia · b. 1977
Z
Zizi RobertsLiberia · b. 1979
Chris GbandiLiberia · b. 1979
Most capped
Top scorers (match database)
- George Weah
- Kelvin Sebwe
- Ayouba Kosiah
- James Debbah
- Oliver Makor
- William Jebor
- Isaac Tondo
- Christopher Wreh
Where Liberian players play
8 active Liberian players are currently at clubs outside Liberia. The most common destinations:
Clubs and leagues in Liberia
Main competitions: Liberian Premier League.
- Mighty Barrollefounded 1964
- Liberia Ship Corporate Registry Football Clubfounded 1995
- Invincible Elevenfounded 1943
- Liberia Petroleum Refining Company Oilersfounded 1960
- Monrovia Black Star F.C.founded 1980
- Monrovia Club Breweriesfounded 1990
- N.P.A. Anchors
- Gedi & Sons Football Club
- Monrovia FC
- Watanga Football Clubfounded 1997
Where Liberian footballers are born
8 Liberia internationals were born abroad, most often in Ghana (2), Guinea (1), Spain (1). See the diaspora →
Stadiums
- Doris Williams StadiumBuchanan
Strength over time
Year-end Elo rating of Liberia. Elo history →
Frequently asked questions
What is the nickname of the Liberia national team?
Liberia are nicknamed the Lone Star.
How many times have Liberia won AFCON?
Liberia have won the Africa Cup of Nations 0 times.
Have Liberia played at the World Cup?
No, Liberia have not qualified for a World Cup finals tournament yet.
Who is the top scorer for Liberia?
In our match database, George Weah leads with 7 goals. Goal data is most complete for tournament matches.
Who is the most famous Liberian footballer?
By international recognition, George Weah is the best-known Liberian footballer in our database, followed by Sekou Oliseh and Christopher Wreh.
What is the biggest stadium in Liberia?
Doris Williams Stadium is the largest football stadium in Liberia in our records, with a capacity of 3,000.