George Weah: The African player who won Fifa World Player of the Year; now Liberia’s president

George Oppong Weah’s transition from footballer to politician has a very interesting backstory to it.

The 53-year-old enjoyed a very distinguished career, which saw him play in France, Italy, and England.

Although he never got to lift the UEFA Champions League, he won multiple league titles PSG and AC Milan, as well as the FA Cup with Chelsea.