George Weah

Liberia · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 1993-1997

Africa's star, who blended power and pace to score solo goals

Nicknames King George, Mister George

80.0OVR#184 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“In the history of the game, I have never seen power and speed like George Weah.”

— Thierry Henry, France and Arsenal striker · 2014 · source

Top 10 attributes

Acceleration94
Top Speed with Ball92
Dribbling92
Top Speed91
Knock-on & Run90
Finishing90
Shot Power90
Strength90
Change of Pace88
Long Shots88

All 64 attributes

Speed 90.3

Top Speed91
Acceleration94
Dribbling Speed87
Top Speed with Ball92
Knock-on & Run90
Change of Pace88

Shooting 82.5

Finishing90
Shot Power90
Long Shots88
Volleys85
Curve75
Penalties82
Heading85
Direct Free Kicks68
Shooting Creativity82
Acrobatics80

Passing 73.3

Short Passing78
Long Passing70
Through Balls75
Crossing70
Link-up Play80
Vision80
Set-Piece Delivery60

Ball Control 86.0

Dribbling92
Possession88
First Touch86
Skills & Tricks85
Weak Foot80
Press Resistance85

Movement 78.0

Off-the-Ball Movement80
Runs in Behind88
Attacking Positioning88
Anticipation84
Recovery Runs50

Football IQ 77.0

Decision Making82
Spatial Awareness80
Game Management72
Tactical Creativity74

Defending Skill 30.3

Defensive Positioning35
Marking30
Interceptions30
Standing Tackle35
Sliding Tackle30
Offside Trap22

Physical 84.4

Strength90
Stamina84
Agility87
Balance85
Recovery85
Reactions87
Hold-up Play85
Aerial Duels82
Aggression75

Mental 78.0

Big-Game Temperament85
Leadership82
Selflessness75
Concentration76
Determination84
Tactical Discipline66

Career 76.8

Consistency85
Longevity82
Achievements75
Durability80
Loyalty62

Profile

Born: 1 October 1966
Height: 184 cm
Foot: Right
Career: 1985–2003
Prime: 1993-1997

Club career

1985–1986 Mighty Barrolle
1986–1987 Invincible Eleven
1987–1987 Africa Sports
1987–1988 Tonnerre Yaoundé
1988–1992 Monaco
1992–1995 Paris Saint-Germain
1995–2000 AC Milan
2000–2000 Chelsea (loan)
2000–2000 Manchester City
2000–2001 Marseille
2001–2003 Al Jazira

Honours

Ballon d'Or 1

1995

League title · Liberian Premier League Invincible Eleven 1

1987

League title · Ligue 1 Paris Saint-Germain 1

1993–94

League title · Serie A AC Milan 2

1995–96, 1998–99

FIFA World Player of the Year 1