George Weah

George Tawlon Manneh Oppong Ousman Weah is a Liberian politician and former professional footballer who served as the 25th president of Liberia from 2018 to 2024. Before his election for 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. Weah is the first African former professional footballer to become a head of state, and the only African Ballon d’Or winner in history.

1 October 1966

Born on the same birth date (1 October 1966): José Ángel Ziganda

Born on the same birth day (1 October): Bob Geigel • Bob Lanigan • Günter Wallraff • Mark Aizlewood • Morten Gunnar Larsen • Ned Hanlon (politician) • Nevill Drury • Richard Stockton (Continental Congressman) • Rico Constantino • Steve O'Rourke • Yvette Hermundstad

Born in the same month (October 1966): Andy Richter • Bai Ling • Dave Price • Dave Stead • Jan Verhaas • Jeanne Zelasko • John Regis (athlete) • Jon Favreau • Mike O'Malley • Tommy Stinson • Wim Jonk • Zana Briski