Timothy Weah is a rising star in the world of soccer. The 23-year-old winger recently joined Juventus, one of the most prestigious clubs in Italy, after winning the Ligue 1 title with Lille in France. He is also a regular member of the United States national team, having scored four goals in 29 appearances. But what many fans may not know is that Timothy Weah is not the only soccer player in his family. In fact, he is the son of George Weah, the legendary striker who became the president of Liberia in 2018. How are these two soccer stars related, and what is their relationship like? Here are some facts you need to know about the Weah family.
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George Weah: The African icon who conquered Europe and politics
George Weah was born on October 1, 1966, in Monrovia, Liberia. He grew up in poverty and learned to play soccer on the streets with homemade balls. He started his professional career in Liberia, playing for clubs such as Invincible Eleven and Mighty Barrolle. He then moved to Cameroon, where he played for Tonnerre Yaoundé and attracted the attention of Arsène Wenger, who signed him for Monaco in France in 1988.
George Weah spent five seasons with Monaco, scoring 57 goals and winning the French Cup in 1991. He then transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 1992, where he became one of the best players in Europe. He led PSG to the Ligue 1 title in 1994 and was the top scorer of the UEFA Champions League in 1994-95. He also won two French Cups and one League Cup with PSG.
In 1995, George Weah made history by becoming the first and only African player to win the Ballon d’Or, the FIFA World Player of the Year, and the African Player of the Year awards. He was also named to the FIFA World XI and the UEFA Team of the Year. He moved to AC Milan in Italy later that year, where he spent four successful seasons and won two Serie A titles. He also scored one of the most memorable goals of his career against Verona in 1996, when he dribbled past several defenders from his own half and finished with a powerful shot.
George Weah had brief spells with Chelsea and Manchester City in England, Marseille in France, and Al Jazira in United Arab Emirates before retiring from soccer in 2003. He scored a total of 194 goals in 413 club appearances and 18 goals in 75 international matches for Liberia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time and one of the best strikers ever.
George Weah was not only a soccer star but also a humanitarian and a politician. He used his fame and fortune to help his war-torn country by supporting various causes such as education, health care, peace, and reconciliation. He also founded his own political party, the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC), and ran for president of Liberia three times. He lost twice to Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female president, in 2005 and 2011. However, he finally achieved his political dream by winning the presidential election in 2017 with more than 60% of the votes. He became the 25th president of Liberia on January 22, 2018.
Timothy Weah: The American prodigy who followed his father’s footsteps
Timothy Weah was born on February 22, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York. He is the youngest son of George Weah and his Jamaican wife Clar. He has two older siblings, George Jr. and Tita. He also has a cousin, Kyle Duncan, who plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Timothy Weah inherited his father’s passion for soccer and learned from him at an early age. He played for various youth clubs in Florida and New York before joining PSG’s academy in France in 2014. He made his professional debut for PSG’s senior team in 2018 at the age of 18, becoming the second American-born player to play for PSG after David Regis. He scored his first goal for PSG against Celtic in a friendly match later that year.
Timothy Weah had a loan spell with Celtic in Scotland in 2019, where he won the Scottish Premiership and the Scottish Cup. He then joined Lille on a permanent deal later that year. He struggled with injuries during his first season with Lille but bounced back strongly in his second season. He scored six goals in 29 league games and helped Lille win their first Ligue 1 title since 2011.
Timothy Weah also represents the United States at the international level. He has played for various youth teams, such as the U-15, U-17, U-20, and U-23. He made his senior debut for the USMNT in 2018 against Paraguay and scored his first goal against Bolivia later that year. He was part of the squad that won the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021 and 2023. He also played in a friendly match against Liberia in 2018, where he faced his father’s team and exchanged jerseys with him after the game.
The bond between father and son
George Weah and Timothy Weah have a close and supportive relationship. George Weah has always encouraged his son to pursue his soccer dreams and has given him advice and guidance along the way. He has also been proud of his son’s achievements and has praised him publicly. For example, he said in an interview with FIFA.com that Timothy Weah is “a very talented player who can make a difference” and that he is “happy to see him progress”
Timothy Weah has also expressed his admiration and gratitude for his father. He has said that his father is his “role model” and his “hero” and that he wants to “follow in his footsteps” He has also said that his father is his “biggest fan” and that he always watches his games and gives him feedback He has also said that he is proud of his father’s legacy and that he wants to “make him happy”.
George Weah and Timothy Weah share more than just a family name. They share a passion for soccer, a talent for scoring goals, and a desire to make a difference in the world. They are both soccer stars who have made history in their own ways. They are also father and son who have a strong bond that transcends borders and generations.
