Photo: File:George Weah in 2019 (cropped).jpg: U.S. Embassy in Monrovia, Liberia derivative work: Boros.i / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
George Weah stands in a category of his own for me. Born in Monrovia during Liberia's hardest years, he climbed out through football alone to become the first African man to win the Ballon d'Or, an achievement that would already be legend on its own. Yet he went further, entering politics and eventually serving as Liberia's president. A man who once gave his countrymen hope on the pitch later took on the country itself, a storyline you simply do not see. The Arthur Ashe Courage Award feels earned. He genuinely makes me believe sport can change lives.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- George Weah
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョージ・ウェア
- Reading
- じょーじ・うぇあ
- Born
- October 1, 1966 (age 59)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Horse
- Origin
- Monrovia, Liberia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 182 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / politician
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- DeVry University
Awards & achievements
- Ballon d'Or
- Arthur Ashe Courage Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was George Weah born?
Born October 1, 1966 (age 59).
Where is George Weah from?
George Weah is from Monrovia, Liberia.
What does George Weah do?
George Weah works as association football player, politician.
How tall is George Weah?
George Weah is 182 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.