The one and only African Ballon d'Or winner. George Weah went from the streets of Monrovia to the peak of world football - then became president.
Country: Liberia Position: Striker Career: 1985-2003 Clubs: Mighty Barrolle, Bong Range, Invincible Eleven, Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, PSG, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira
Career Highlights
- Won the Ballon d'Or in 1995 - the ONLY African player to EVER win it
- FIFA World Player of the Year 1995
- Won Serie A twice with AC Milan
- Won Ligue 1 with PSG
- Later became the President of Liberia in 2018
Watch the Best Moments
Tomorrow: #2 - Stay tuned!
