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George

Weah

An implacable mix of instinct, class and raw power. George Weah began his career in Africa, but rose to prominence in France playing for Monaco and Paris Saint Germain. Acquired by AC Milan in 1995, the Liberian striker was the first non-European footballer to win the Ballon d’Or. On 8 September 1996, Weah made the San Siro stadium explode in jubilation with his so-called coast-to-coast goal, running the length of the field before finding the back of the net against Verona. With the Rossoneri, he won two Serie A titles.