George Weah
President of Liberia from 2018 to 2024 (born 1966)
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Summary
George Weah was born on October 1, 1966[1], in Monrovia[2]. He has worked as an association football player[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42,787 views/month, #5,174 of 1,000,298).[5]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Clar Marie Weah[6]
- Child: Timothy Weah[7], George Weah Jr.[8]
- Country of citizenship: Liberia[9], France[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Position held: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador[12]
- Educated at: DeVry University[13]
- Award received: Ballon d'Or[14], Arthur Ashe Courage Award[15]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Congress for Democratic Change[18]
- League or competition: Premier League[19]
- Commons category: George Weah[20]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[21]
- Sport: association football[22]
- Family name: Weah[23]
- Given name: George[24], Manneh[25], Oppong[26]
- Relative: Christopher Wreh[27]
- Described by source: Dictionary of African Biography[28]
- Participant in: 1996 African Cup of Nations[29], 2002 African Cup of Nations[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31], French[32]
- Birth name: George Manneh Oppong Weah[33]
- Country for sport: Liberia[34]
- Name in native language: George Weah[35]
- Start of work period: 1981[36]
- Height: 182 cm[37]
Why It Matters
George Weah has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 54 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was George Weah born?
George Weah was born in Monrovia[2].
Who was George Weah married to?
George Weah's spouses include Clar Marie Weah[6].
What did George Weah do for work?
George Weah worked as an association football player[3] and politician[4].
Where did George Weah go to school?
George Weah was educated at DeVry University[13].
What awards did George Weah receive?
Honors received include Ballon d'Or[14] and Arthur Ashe Courage Award[15].