George Weah

George Weah, born on October first, nineteen sixty-six, is a prominent Liberian politician and former professional footballer. He made history by serving as the twenty-fifth president of Liberia from two thousand eighteen to two thousand twenty-four. Before ascending to the presidency, Weah was a senator representing Montserrado County, showcasing his commitment to public service.

Weah's illustrious football career spanned eighteen years, during which he played as a striker and became one of the greatest players in the sport's history. He began his journey in Liberia before moving to Europe, where he played for renowned clubs such as Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, and Manchester City. His remarkable achievements include winning the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year in nineteen ninety-five, making him the first African to earn these prestigious titles.

In addition to his club success, Weah represented Liberia internationally, earning seventy-five caps and scoring eighteen goals. He participated in the African Cup of Nations twice and had his number fourteen jersey retired in a friendly match in two thousand eighteen. Despite his accolades, he is often regarded as one of the best players never to compete in the FIFA World Cup.

Transitioning from sports to politics, Weah founded the Congress for Democratic Change and initially ran for president in the two thousand five election, where he was defeated by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. He later served in the Senate and won the presidency in the two thousand seventeen election, defeating incumbent vice president Joseph Boakai. However, he faced a setback in the two thousand twenty-three election, losing to Boakai in a rematch.