Passion or Profession: Soccer player

Period: 1966–

Weah is regarded as one of the best African soccer players of all time. He enjoyed success with several European teams, including AC Milan, and won many individual honors, including the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Player of the Year, European Player of the Year, and African Player of the Year. He entered politics to run in Liberia's 2005 presidential race. Weah placed first in the first round of the election but was defeated in a second-round runoff by Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf.