George Weah

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was George Weah born?October 1, 1966
2. Where was George Weah born?Monrovia, Liberia
3. What was George Weah's job?1988-2003 (18 years), primarily as a striker
4. What is the club career highlights?Played for Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Marseille
5. What is the african player of the century?Named by FIFA in 1996
6. Who is George Weah?George Weah is a former soccer superstar from Liberia who later became the president of his country.

Prolific Striker: A soccer player in an attacking position who consistently scores a large number of goals.
Ballon d'Or: An annual prestigious award presented by France Football to the world's best male footballer.
FIFA World Player of the Year: An award previously given by FIFA to the best male footballer in the world.
Head of State: The chief public representative of a sovereign state, embodying its national identity and sovereignty.