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Weah may refer to: * George Weah, Liberian politician and former football (soccer) forward, who was the FIFA World Player of the Year of 1995 ** Clar Weah, Jamaican businesswoman, wife of George, mother of Timothy, and current first lady of Liberia *** George Weah Jr., American footballer, son of George and Clar *** Timothy Weah, American footballer, son of George and Clar ** Jester Weah, Liberian-American football player, nephew of George ** Stephen Weah, Liberian football (soccer) striker, cousin of George * Edward Weah Dixon, Liberian-French footballer (midfielder) * Patrick Weah Patrick Weah (born 15 December 2003) is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. Club career Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Weah moved with his parents to Maple Grove, Minnesota, wher ..., Liberian footballer * Thierry Fidjeu-Tazemeta (also known as Weah), football striker from Cameroon {{dab, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Weah
George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah (; born 1 October 1966) is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who is the incumbent president of Liberia, in office since 2018. Prior to his election to the presidency, Weah served as Senator from Montserrado County. He played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional football career, which ended in 2003. He is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state. After beginning his career in his native Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy and England. Arsène Wenger first brought him to Europe, signing him for Monaco in 1988. Weah moved to Paris Saint-Germain in 1992 where they won the Ligue 1 in 1994 and became the top scorer of the 1994–95 UEFA Champions League. He signed for AC Milan in 1995 where he spent four successful seasons, winning the Serie A twice. He moved to the Premier League towards the end of his career and had spells at Chelsea and Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Clar Weah
Clar Marie Duncan Weah (née Duncan; born March 11, 1965) is a Jamaican businesswoman, philanthropist, advocate, and the current First Lady of the Republic of Liberia. She is the spouse of George Manneh Weah, the 25th President of the Republic of Liberia, elected in 2017. Clar established the Clar Hope Foundation in 2018, with the goal of improving the livelihoods of the least privileged in Liberia. Biography Early life and career Clar Marie Duncan was born in Kingston, Jamaica, and is the youngest of seven children. In her early youth, she migrated along with her family to the United States of America. In the United States, she attended the City University of New York and earned her nursing license and a bachelor's degree in Health Sciences. She launched her career working as a customer service representative in New York at both Citibank and Chase Manhattan Bank, during which time she, in conjunction, managed small businesses. She later pursued her studies leading her to a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George Weah Jr
George Weah Jr. (born August 27, 1987) is a former professional soccer player who most recently played as a midfielder for La Chaux-de-Fonds. He is the son of former Ballon d'Or winner and president of Liberia George Weah. Born in Liberia, he was capped for the United States men's national under-20 soccer team but has no international caps at senior level. Early life Weah is the son of the former Ballon d'Or winner and current Liberian president George Weah and Jamaican-born wife Clar Weah. He was born in Liberia but raised in the United States. He was one of three Weah children to show an aptitude and interest in soccer at a young age. While his sister Tita chose to return to school studies, both he and his brother Tim pursued professional careers. Club career Weah began his career in the youth team of AC Milan at the age of 14 but was released in 2007 after long series of injuries shortly prior to turning 20. In October of that year, he joined Slavia Prague on trial, but h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timothy Weah
Timothy Tarpeh Weah (born February 22, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger for Ligue 1 club Lille and the United States national team. Weah is the son of former professional soccer player, Ballon d'Or winner, and President of Liberia, George Weah. He made his professional debut for Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, winning Ligue 1 twice and the Trophée des Champions once. He won a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double on loan at Celtic in 2019. He then joined Lille, winning another Ligue 1 title and Trophée des Champions in 2021. In March 2018, he earned his first senior international cap for the United States. He was part of the squad that won the 2021 CONCACAF Nations League Finals and played at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Early and personal life Weah was born on February 22, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York, to Liberian George Weah (at the time a professional soccer player) and his Jamaican wife Clar. George Weah was elected as the 25th Pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jester Weah
Jester Weah (born February 7, 1995) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Pittsburgh and was signed by the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2018. High school career At James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin, Weah played for the football, basketball, and track teams. Weah did not play organized football until his sophomore season. Across his junior and senior seasons, Weah caught 71 passes for 1,436 yards and 13 touchdowns. After his senior season, Weah was named to the all-state teams by the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association and the Associated Press. Rivals and Scout both ranked Weah as the No. 2 wide receiver in Wisconsin. Recruiting Weah was a consensus three-star prospect, and received offers from nine schools, including Colorado State, Wyoming, Ohio, and Pitt. Weah committed to Pitt in January 2013, signed his letter of intent during the signing period in February, and enrolled in June. College ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Weah
Stephen Weah is a Liberian international football (soccer) striker, and now a football (soccer) coach in Australia. He has previously played for Preston Lions FC. He is the cousin of Liberian legend George Weah, Christopher Wreh Christopher Wreh (born 14 May 1975) is a retired Liberian professional footballer who played as a striker. He was a member of the Arsenal side which won the Premier League and FA Cup double during the 1997–98 season. At international lev ..., and George Weah Jr., who is also a player. References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Liberian men's footballers Men's association football forwards Place of birth missing (living people) {{Liberia-footy-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edward Weah Dixon
Edward Weah Dixon (born May 8, 1976) is a Liberian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder A midfielder is an outfield position in association football. Midfielders may play an exclusively defensive role, breaking up attacks, and are in that case known as defensive midfielders. As central midfielders often go across boundarie .... He is a former member of the Liberia national team. External links * Edward Weah Dixon suspended * Living people 1976 births Footballers from Monrovia Liberian men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Liberia men's international footballers 2002 African Cup of Nations players Olympique Alès players Nîmes Olympique players Luçon FC players Football Bourg-en-Bresse Péronnas 01 players Thouars Foot 79 players Stade Beaucairois FC players Liberian expatriate men's footballers Liberian expatriate sportspeople in France Expatriate men's footballers in France {{Liberia-footy-bio-stu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patrick Weah
Patrick Weah (born 15 December 2003) is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United. Club career Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Weah moved with his parents to Maple Grove, Minnesota, where he played high school soccer at Wayzata High School. While at Wayzata, Weah was part of the side that ended as the state runners-up before helping his school win the state championship during his sophomore season. At the end of his championship season, Weah was named as the Minnesota State Player of the Year. Following his two seasons with this school team, Weah joined the youth academy at Minnesota United. In June 2020, it was announced that Weah would play college soccer with the Saint Louis Billikens. He made his collegiate debut for the Billikens on 3 February 2021 against the Kansas City Roos, scoring in the 53rd minute of a 3–0 victory. Minnesota United On 4 March 2021, Weah returned to Major League Soccer club Minnesota United ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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