That leaves just one male winner in the history of the Ballon d'Or whose international allegiance was to a country outside Europe or South America: 1995 winner and proud Liberian George Weah.

The son of the only Ballon d'Or winner in history, converted by Motta, shines as a right-back. Timothy Tarpeh Weah (Brooklyn, 2000) will always be, for many, the son of George, the only African ...

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ONE former Ballon d'Or winner has revealed the unusual team he grew up supporting, despite being raised in Liberia and playing for their rivals during his career. ©News Group Newspapers Limited ...

Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this season's prize set ...

Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this season's prize ...

Former Germany forward Jurgen Klinsmann said Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane should be considered among the favourites for the next Ballon d'Or.

Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d’Or holder, with this season’s prize ...

"It's my bad timing." Weah, from Liberia, became the first and as of 2025 only African player to win the award. Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri is the current Ballon d'Or holder, with this ...