George Weah
President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024 (born 1966)
George Weah: profile
George Weah (born 1 October 1966 in Monrovia, Liberia) is a retired Liberian footballer who played as a forward.
Weah started out at Young Survivors in 1981. He played for 12 clubs in 7 countries between 1981 and 2003. His most appearances came at AC Milan (1995–2000), where he made 114 appearances and scored 46 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 350 appearances and 134 goals.
At international level, Weah represented Liberia (1986–2003), earning 75 caps and scoring 18 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Ghana on 21 August 1988 (World Cup Qualification).
Monrovia has produced 112 footballers in our database, including Darlington Nagbe, Alex Nimely and Sekou Oliseh.
Nationality explained: Why does George Weah play for Liberia?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1986 (aged about 20)
- First international goal
- 1988 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 1981–2003 (23 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 7: Liberia, Cameroon, Monaco, France, Italy, United Kingdom and United Arab Emirates
- Club goals per game
- 0.38 (134 in 350)
- Height
- 182 cm — taller than 63% of Liberian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Al Jazira Club (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- William Troost-Ekong, Trézéguet and Bartholomew Ogbeche (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981–1984 |  Young Survivors |
– | – | |
| 1984–1985 | Bong Range United |
– | – | |
| 1985–1986 | Mighty Barrolle |
Liberian Premier League | – | – |
| 1986–1987 | Invincible Eleven |
Liberian Premier League | – | – |
| 1987–1988 |  Tonnerre Yaoundé |
Elite Two | – | – |
| 1988–1992 |  AS Monaco FC |
Ligue 1 | 103 | 47 |
| 1992–1995 |  Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 96 | 32 |
| 1995–2000 |  AC Milan |
Serie A | 114 | 46 |
| 2000 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 11 | 3 |
| 2000 | Manchester City F.C. |
Premier League | 7 | 1 |
| 2000–2001 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 19 | 5 |
| 2001–2003 |  Al Jazira Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| Total | 350 | 134 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–2003 | Liberia |
Senior | 75 | 18 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 Aug 1988 | Liberia 2–0 Ghana | 27 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 11 Jun 1989 | Liberia 1–0 Malawi | 36 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 23 Jun 1996 | Liberia 4–0 Gambia | 79 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 6 Apr 1997 | Liberia 1–0 Egypt | 29 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 22 Apr 2001 | Liberia 2–0 Sudan | 48 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 14 Jul 2001 | Sierra Leone 0–1 Liberia | 72 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 19 Jan 2002 | Mali 1–1 Liberia | 45 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is George Weah?
George Weah was born on 1 October 1966, which makes him 60 years old.
Where was George Weah born?
George Weah was born in Monrovia, Liberia.
Which national team does George Weah play for?
George Weah played international football for Liberia. He has 75 caps and 18 goals on record.
Which clubs has George Weah played for?
George Weah's recorded clubs are Young Survivors, Bong Range United, Mighty Barrolle, Invincible Eleven, Tonnerre Yaoundé, AS Monaco FC, Paris Saint-Germain FC, AC Milan, Chelsea F.C., Manchester City F.C., Olympique de Marseille and Al Jazira Club.
How tall is George Weah?
George Weah is 182 cm (5 ft 12 in) tall.
What position does George Weah play?
George Weah played as a forward.