George Weah
Awards & Honours
16
Awards Won
11
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
George Weah's greatest accolade is being the only African footballer ever to win the Ballon d'Or and FIFA World Player of the Year, both in 1995. He also claimed three African Footballer of the Year awards and was named to the FIFA 100 list by Pelé. His transition from football legend to elected head of state is a unique achievement in modern history. In 2025 he was appointed African Union Youth Ambassador, continuing his public service.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
FIFA 100
Named by Pelé as one of the 100 greatest living footballers.
African Football Hall of Fame
Inducted into the Hall of Fame.
IFFHS Legends
Inducted as a legend of the sport.
Golden Foot Award (Legend)
Awarded as a football legend.
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Pioneers of Liberia
Highest national honor awarded upon taking office as president.
Key to the City of Monrovia
Received during his presidential inauguration.
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed Goodwill Ambassador, served until 2005.
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador
Appointed Goodwill Ambassador.
African Union Youth Ambassador
Appointed to promote youth development across Africa.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate in recognition of his contributions.
Honorary Doctorate
Honorary doctorate awarded during his presidency.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Footballers of All Time
100 Greatest Players of the 20th Century
African Player of the 20th Century
Magazine Covers
TIME Magazine
1995-12-01
Africa's Rising Star
France Football
1995-12-01
Ballon d'Or 1995
World Soccer
1995-11-01
World Player of the Year
Onze Mondial
1994-06-01
Weah: The African King
Records & Feats
Only African to win Ballon d'Or
George Weah is the only African footballer ever to win the Ballon d'Or, which he achieved in 1995.
Only African to win FIFA World Player of the Year
Weah is the only African to win the FIFA World Player of the Year award, also in 1995.
First former professional footballer to become a head of state
Weah became the first African former professional footballer to be elected head of state when he became President of Liberia in 2018.