George Manneh Oppong Weah (born 1 October 1966) is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer. Often regarded as one of the world's best football players, he played as a striker in his prolific 18-year professional 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 home country of Liberia, Weah spent 14 years playing for clubs in France, Italy, and England. Arsène Wenger first brought him ...