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Timothy Tarpeh Weah (born February 22, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger or right-back for Ligue 1 club Marseille, on loan from Serie A club Juventus, and the United States national team.

Key Information

Weah made his professional debut for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain in 2018, winning Ligue 1 twice and the Trophée des Champions once. He won a Scottish Premiership and Scottish Cup double on loan at Celtic in 2019. He then joined Lille, winning another Ligue 1 title and Trophée des Champions in 2021. In July 2023 he joined Serie A club Juventus and won the 2023–24 Coppa Italia.[3]

In March 2018, Weah earned his first senior international cap for the United States. He was part of the squad that won the CONCACAF Nations League in 2021, 2023, and 2024.

Weah is the son of George Weah, the former President of Liberia, who was previously also a professional soccer player, having won the Ballon d'Or in 1995.[4]

Early and personal life

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Weah was born on February 22, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York, to Liberian George Weah (at the time a professional soccer player) and his Jamaican wife Clar. George Weah was elected as the 25th President of Liberia in 2018, after serving three years in the Senate of Liberia.[5]

Weah has two older siblings, George Jr. and Tita. He spent his early life in Brooklyn, Valley Stream, New York, and Pembroke Pines, Florida. Weah is fluent in English and French and enjoys producing trap soul music.[6] He is close friends with fellow soccer player Tyler Adams,[7] as well as former Lille teammates Jonathan David and Angel Gomes.[8] His cousin, Kyle Duncan, is also a professional soccer player for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.[9] He is not related to Liberian-born soccer player Patrick Weah.[10]

Club career

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Early career

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Weah was taught soccer by his father and while in Florida played for West Pines United,[11] before moving back to New York and joining the Rosedale Soccer Club in Queens, New York, owned by his uncle.[6] Weah played three seasons with BW Gottschee, a team in the U.S. Soccer Development Academy system, and transferred to the New York Red Bulls Academy in 2013.[6] He had a trial with Chelsea at the age of 13.[12] Weah relocated to France in 2014 to join the Paris Saint-Germain Academy. In his first start with the academy team, he scored a hat-trick in an 8–1 victory for PSG over Bulgarian side Ludogorets Razgrad in the UEFA Youth League.[13][14]

Paris Saint-Germain

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Weah (right) and Claudio Gomes with PSG at Red Bull Salzburg in the UEFA Youth League in 2017

On July 3, 2017, Weah signed a three-year professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the club for whom his father had played in the 1990s.[15][16] He spent most of the season with the reserves in the Championnat National 2 and the under-19 squad in the UEFA Youth League.[17][18]

Weah was named to the first-team squad for a Ligue 1 fixture against Troyes on March 3, 2018, while the club's starting forwards were rested for an upcoming Champions League match.[19] He came on as a substitute in the 79th minute of the match and had a goal-scoring opportunity in stoppage time that was saved by the Troyes goalkeeper.[20][21] Weah made his first start for Paris Saint-Germain in a 0–0 draw against Caen on the last day of the Ligue 1 season.[22] Weah scored his first competitive goal for PSG during a 4–0 win against Monaco in the Trophée des Champions on August 4, 2018.[23] He scored his first league goal a week later in the club's season opener, a 3–0 win over Caen.[24]

He joined Celtic on a six-month loan on January 7, 2019,[25][26] and said that he was "in love" with the club.[27] He made his debut on January 19 as a 69th-minute substitute for Scott Sinclair in a Scottish Cup fourth round match at home to Airdrieonians and scored in a 3–0 win.[28] Weah's second goal for Celtic, and his first in the league, came in a 4–0 victory over St Mirren on January 23.[29] In February 2019 he was added to Celtic's Europa League squad.[30] With Celtic, he won the Scottish Premiership and the team advanced to the Scottish Cup final.[31] Weah's loan spell at Celtic was terminated early by the club in May after he was selected to the US squad for the Under-20 World Cup, causing him to miss the Scottish Cup final.[32][33]

Lille

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Weah playing for Lille in 2021

On June 29, 2019, Weah signed a five-year contract with Lille, starting on July 1. The undisclosed fee was reported by L'Équipe to be €10 million ($11.37 million).[34] He made his debut on August 11, starting in a 2–1 home win over Nantes. He played 68 minutes before being substituted for Yusuf Yazıcı.[35] Weah made three appearances for Lille throughout the 2019–20 season,[36] but he missed most of the season due to injury; Weah suffered two hamstring injuries that kept him out of the bulk of the Ligue 1 season. The first injury occurred in a game against Amiens, keeping him out for six months, then the second occurred during his first match back with the team in a game against Marseille.[37] His injury was successfully operated in March 2020 by surgeon Lasse Lempainen in Turku, Finland.[38]

Weah made his return from injury during the 2020–21 Ligue 1 season, during Lille's second match of the season. He came on in the 79th minute of the game against Reims for Burak Yılmaz and played 16 minutes.[39] On the next Europa League matchday, Weah started and scored his first goal for Lille in a 3–2 loss against his former club Celtic.[40] On December 16, he came on as a substitute against Dijon and scored his first Ligue 1 goal for Lille, capping off a 2–0 victory.[41] He played 28 games and scored three goals as Les Dogues won their first league title for a decade.[42] On August 1, the team won the 2021 Trophée des Champions 1–0 against PSG in Israel, with Weah playing the last 14 minutes in place of Jonathan David.[43]

On March 19, 2022, Weah was sent off in a 1–0 win at Nantes for a foul on Samuel Moutoussamy, who required assistance to leave the field.[44] He did not score until May 14 in the penultimate league fixture, a 3–1 win at Nice[45] and followed it a week later with both goals of a home 2–2 tie with Rennes.[46]

Juventus

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Following four seasons with the French side, Weah signed for Serie A club Juventus on July 1, 2023, on a five-year contract running until June 30, 2028.[47][48] The financial details of the transfer include an initial and base fee of €10.3 million ($11.22 million) payable to Lille in two years, a maximum of €2.1 million ($2.29 million) add-ons depending on sporting conditions, and €1 million ($1.09 million) of incidental charges.[48]

On January 4, 2024, Weah scored his first goal for Juventus in a 6–1 win against Salernitana in the round of 16 stage of the Coppa Italia.[49] Juventus went on to win the Coppa Italia, beating Atalanta in the final.[50]

Marseille loan

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On August 6, 2025, Weah signed for Ligue 1 club Olympique Marseille on loan, with an obligation to buy for a fee that could reach €18 million ($21 million).[51][52]

International career

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In addition to the United States, Weah was eligible to represent France, Jamaica, and Liberia, through residency and his parents' citizenships.[53] Weah stated that his decision to represent the United States "wasn't hard at all" and was based on his love of the country and his teammates.[54]

Youth

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Weah has represented the United States on several youth national teams, beginning with a call-up to train with the under-14 team in 2012.[55] Weah was selected to join the under-15 team at the Tournament delle Nazioni in Italy, scoring the winning goal in the final against Austria.[56]

He was called up to the under-17 team, under the management of former under-15 coach John Hackworth, in December 2015 for a series of friendlies in Florida.[57] Weah joined the team for the Montaigu Tournament, which the United States won after he scored in the final against hosts France.[58][59] At another set of friendlies in Florida, Weah made three substitute appearances and scored twice.[60] He was part of the under-17 squad that finished second in the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship, scoring two goals.[61]

He was selected to represent the United States at the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in India.[62] In the team's first knockout stage match, Weah scored a hat-trick in a 5–0 victory over Paraguay.[63][64] The hat-trick was the first one recorded by a United States men's national team player at any level during the knockout stages of a World Cup and the fifth overall for any American male player at a World Cup.[65]

Weah was named in the United States squad for the 2019 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland.[32] He scored twice during the tournament, against Qatar in the group stage to qualify for the knockout stage[66] and against Ecuador in their quarterfinal defeat.[67]

Senior

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Weah made his full debut for the senior national team in a 1–0 friendly win against Paraguay on March 27, 2018, entering the match as a substitute for fellow debutant Marky Delgado in the 86th minute. He was the first player born in the 2000s to earn a senior cap for the United States.[68][69] During a friendly against Bolivia on May 28, 2018, his first international start, Weah scored his first international goal and became the fourth-youngest player to score for the United States, ahead of Josh Sargent, who scored his first earlier in the match.[70][71]

On June 6, 2021, Weah came on as a 60th-minute substitute for Sergiño Dest in a 3–2 overtime win over Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League Final at Mile High Stadium in Denver.[72] He scored his first competitive international goal on November 16, opening a 1–1 tie away to Jamaica in 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification.[73] He was part of the squad that reached the last 16 of the final tournament in Qatar, scoring against Wales in the 1–1 tie in the first group game.[74]

Weah was included in the American squad for the 2024 Copa América hosted on home soil.[75] In their second group stage match against Panama, he was sent off with a straight red card (upgraded from a yellow card following a VAR review) after striking Panamanian defender Roderick Miller in the head.[76] The U.S. eventually lost the match 2–1.[77] Afterward, Weah along with teammates Folarin Balogun, Chris Richards and Weston McKennie all suffered racist abuse.[78]

Club ownership

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On May 28, 2024, the American second-division women's club Brooklyn FC announced that Weah had joined its ownership group.[79]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played October 22, 2025
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Paris Saint-Germain II 2017–18[36] Championnat National 2 12 2 12 2
2018–19[36] Championnat National 2 3 2 3 2
Total 15 4 15 4
Paris Saint-Germain 2017–18[36] Ligue 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2018–19[36] Ligue 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 1[b] 1 3 2
Total 5 1 1 1 6 2
Celtic (loan) 2018–19[80] Scottish Premiership 13 3 3 1 1[c] 0 17 4
Lille 2019–20[36] Ligue 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
2020–21[36] Ligue 1 28 3 3 0 6[c] 2 37 5
2021–22[36] Ligue 1 29 3 0 0 5[d] 0 1[b] 0 35 3
2022–23[36] Ligue 1 29 0 3 0 32 0
Total 89 6 6 0 11 2 1 0 107 8
Juventus 2023–24[36] Serie A 30 0 5 1 35 1
2024–25[36] Serie A 30 5 2 0 9[d] 1 2[e] 0 43 6
2025–26[36] Serie A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 60 5 7 1 9 1 2 0 78 7
Marseille (loan) 2025–26[36] Ligue 1 8 0 0 0 3[d] 1 0 0 11 1
Career total 191 19 16 2 24 4 4 1 235 26
  1. ^ Includes Scottish Cup, Coupe de France, Coppa Italia
  2. ^ a b Appearance in Trophée des Champions
  3. ^ a b Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b c Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  5. ^ One appearance in Supercoppa Italiana, one appearance in FIFA Club World Cup

International

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As of match played October 14, 2025[81]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
United States 2018 8 1
2019 0 0
2020 2 0
2021 8 1
2022 11 2
2023 6 1
2024 7 2
2025 5 0
Total 47 7
Scores and results list the United States' goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Weah goal.
List of international goals scored by Timothy Weah[81]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 May 28, 2018 Talen Energy Stadium, Chester, United States  Bolivia 3–0 3–0 Friendly
2 November 16, 2021 Independence Park, Kingston, Jamaica  Jamaica 1–0 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 June 1, 2022 TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, United States  Morocco 2–0 3–0 Friendly
4 November 21, 2022 Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar  Wales 1–0 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup
5 September 9, 2023 CityPark, St. Louis, United States  Uzbekistan 1–0 3–0 Friendly
6 June 8, 2024 Commanders Field, Landover, United States  Colombia 1–2 1–5 Friendly
7 November 18, 2024 CityPark, St. Louis, United States  Jamaica 4–1 4–2 2024–25 CONCACAF Nations League A

Honors

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References

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Timothy Weah (born February 22, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a right winger for club , on loan from Juventus, and the men's national team. Born in to Liberian soccer legend and Jamaican model , he holds citizenship in the and France, and began his youth career with Rosedale Soccer Club before joining the Academy and Paris Saint-Germain's academy in 2017. Weah signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain in July 2017, making his senior debut in 2018 and contributing to two consecutive titles in 2017–18 and 2018–19, along with two wins. He spent the second half of the 2018–19 season on loan at Celtic, where he helped secure the title and reached the final. In 2019, Weah transferred to , winning his third title in the 2020–21 season, before joining Juventus in 2023, where he added a in 2023–24. His move to in August 2025 on a loan with an obligation to buy marked his return to French football, bringing his versatile experience as a winger, , or full-back to the club. On the international stage, Weah debuted for the USMNT in March 2018 against and became the fifth-youngest goalscorer in team history at age 18 with his first international goal against in May 2018. He earned 47 caps and scored 7 goals by late 2025, including key contributions in qualifiers and three titles (2019–20, 2022–23, 2023–24). Earlier, at the youth level, Weah starred in the , scoring a against —the first by an American in the tournament's knockout stage—and later featured prominently in the with two goals in five starts.

Early life and background

Family heritage

Timothy Weah was born on February 22, 2000, in Brooklyn, New York, to George Weah, a renowned Liberian soccer player, and Clar Weah, of Jamaican descent. As the youngest of three children, he has two older siblings: George Weah Jr., who also pursued a professional soccer career in Europe, and Tita Weah. George Weah's extraordinary soccer achievements profoundly shaped Timothy's early environment, immersing him in the world of elite football from a young age. In 1995, George became the first and only African player to win the while starring for Paris Saint-Germain and later , and he also claimed the World Player of the Year award that year. These accolades, along with George's successful stints at clubs like AS , Paris Saint-Germain, and , established a family legacy of excellence in the sport, providing Timothy with direct exposure to professional training facilities, matches, and networks across . This heritage influenced Timothy's path significantly, as the family's connections to European soccer—stemming from George's 14-year career on the continent—facilitated his own early move abroad. At age 14, in 2014, Timothy relocated to France with his family, building on the opportunities created by his father's prominence in the game. later transitioned into politics, serving as from 2018 to 2024, further highlighting the family's global impact.

Upbringing and education

Weah spent his early childhood in the , initially living in Valley Stream until the age of four. Due to family circumstances, including his parents' commitments, the Weah family relocated to , where he resided from ages four to eight, splitting time between and the New York area during this period. At age nine, the family returned to , New York, where Weah was primarily raised in the diverse neighborhood of Rosedale, a multicultural community that exposed him to a blend of American, Jamaican (from his mother's heritage), and Liberian influences. This upbringing in varied urban and suburban settings fostered his adaptability and appreciation for from a young age. In 2014, at age 14, Weah moved with his , settling in the region, which further immersed him in a multicultural environment and contributed to his bilingualism in English and —he became fluent in within five months of arrival. He also developed an understanding of Italian and Dutch through subsequent international experiences. Regarding formal education, Weah attended schools in the New York area during his childhood and continued his studies in , though specific institutions are not publicly detailed; his time in these elite, international settings emphasized academic balance alongside personal growth. Beyond athletics, Weah has pursued non-athletic interests, particularly in music and fashion, which provided outlets during his formative years. He is passionate about Trap Soul music, writing lyrics and recording songs in a personal studio he set up in , having produced six tracks by 2018, with ongoing aspirations to transition into music production and establish studios in and New York. Additionally, he has shown enthusiasm for fashion, attending and expressing interest in launching his own line, including recent collaborations such as with Daily Paper in 2024, reflecting his exposure to the creative scenes in New York and . Growing up under the shadow of his father's fame occasionally brought public scrutiny, but Weah has credited his family's supportive dynamic for helping him navigate these pressures while focusing on .

Club career

Youth and early career

Timothy Weah, born in to former winner , moved to France at age 14 in to join the Paris Saint-Germain youth academy, following in his father's footsteps at the club. Upon arriving, Weah quickly adapted, scoring a in his debut match for the academy team against a local opponent, showcasing his speed and finishing ability early on. He progressed through the ranks, featuring prominently for PSG's U-17 squad, where he helped secure two French U-17 national championships during his time there. By 2016, Weah had advanced to the U-19 level, making several appearances in the , including a standout performance where he scored a in a group stage match against Ludogorets . His contributions in these youth tournaments highlighted his versatility as a forward, earning praise for his technical skills and pace against top European academies. In July 2017, at the age of 17, Weah signed his first professional contract with PSG, a three-year deal that integrated him into the club's reserve setup while allowing continued development. During the 2017-18 season, he made over a dozen appearances for the reserve team in the Championnat de France Amateur 2, scoring two goals and gaining valuable experience in senior-level competition.

Paris Saint-Germain

Timothy Weah signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain on July 3, 2017, following a successful progression through the club's youth academy, where he had been developing since joining from the youth academy in 2014. This move marked his transition from the under-19 and reserve teams to the fringes of the senior squad. Weah made his senior debut for PSG on March 3, 2018, substituting in the 79th minute of a 2–0 away win against , becoming the first American player to appear for the club. Under coach , his playing time remained limited in the 2017–18 season due to intense competition from established wingers and forwards such as , , and ; he accumulated just three appearances that year, totaling 122 minutes without scoring. The following season, with as manager, Weah featured in two more matches and started in the , where he scored his first competitive goal for the club in a 4–0 victory over on August 4, 2018. He added another goal as a substitute in a 3–0 win against on August 12, 2018, bringing his total to five appearances across all competitions and two goals during his PSG tenure. Despite these moments, Weah's opportunities were scarce amid PSG's star-studded attack, prompting the club to him to Celtic in January 2019 to further his development and gain regular senior minutes.

Lille

In the summer of 2019, following a successful spell at Celtic where he scored four goals and helped secure the title, Timothy Weah completed a permanent transfer to from Paris Saint-Germain for a reported fee of €10 million, signing a five-year contract. Weah's initial season at in –20 was heavily disrupted by injuries, including two issues, limiting him to just three appearances across all competitions with no goals or assists. Under coach , he began adapting to a more versatile role, occasionally deployed as a right winger or central attacking , though his progress was stalled by fitness setbacks. The 2020–21 campaign marked Weah's breakthrough, as he featured in 37 matches across all competitions, scoring five goals—including three in —and providing one assist, often coming off the bench to contribute to Lille's surprise title win under Galtier. His performances highlighted growing positional flexibility, shifting between right winger, left winger, and forward roles while aiding the team's high-pressing style. In the subsequent 2021–22 season, despite a coaching change to Jocelyn Gourvennec, Weah appeared in 35 games, netting three goals and assisting five in alone, and participated in Lille's group stage campaign, where the team finished third before dropping to the Europa League knockout phase. By the 2022–23 season under , Weah had evolved into a more complete player, making 32 appearances with two assists, primarily as a right-back and winger, demonstrating improved defensive awareness and crossing accuracy that added depth to Lille's backline. Over his four years at the club, he amassed 107 appearances and eight goals across all competitions, solidifying his reputation for versatility and resilience.

Juventus

In July 2023, Juventus signed Timothy Weah from on a five-year contract for a transfer fee of €12 million, including add-ons. During the 2023-24 season, Weah adapted to a versatile role under manager , often deployed as a right wing-back or winger in a defensively oriented system, making 30 appearances in without scoring a goal. His contributions extended to the , where he scored in a 6-1 round-of-16 win over Salernitana and substituted in the final as Juventus defeated 1-0 to claim the title. In the 2024-25 season, under new manager , Weah shifted to a more attacking winger position in a fluid 4-2-3-1 setup, recording 30 appearances and 5 goals despite being hampered by recurring minor injuries, including strains in August and December 2024, as well as a issue that sidelined him for several weeks. Over his two seasons at Juventus, Weah totaled 60 appearances and 5 goals, providing depth and versatility but seeking greater consistency. In August 2025, he joined on with an to buy, aiming for increased playing time to bolster his chances for the .

Olympique Marseille

In August 2025, Timothy Weah joined on a season-long loan from Juventus, with the deal including an obligation to buy for approximately €15 million plus bonuses, aimed at providing him with regular playing time to revive his career form. The move marked his return to after previous stints at Paris Saint-Germain and , positioning him as a versatile option in Roberto De Zerbi's squad. During the early stages of the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season, Weah made 9 appearances, primarily as a right winger or right-back, contributing 1 assist and totaling 521 minutes on the pitch. In the UEFA Champions League, he made three appearances, scoring once in a 2-1 group stage loss to Real Madrid on September 16, 2025. His notable involvement included providing the assist in Marseille's 2–1 loss to Lens on October 26, 2025, before sustaining a minor thigh injury that sidelined him briefly. Weah returned to training in early November 2025, ahead of Marseille's upcoming fixtures, as the team navigated a challenging start under De Zerbi. Weah's performances at are geared toward securing consistent minutes to bolster his case for inclusion in the national team at the . As of November 2025, his stands at €20 million, reflecting potential growth from his loan spell.

International career

Youth international career

Born in to a n father and n mother, Timothy Weah was eligible to represent the by birth, as well as through his father , through residency, and through his mother . Despite his family's strong n ties, including his father's status as a n national team legend and former president, Weah opted to pursue his international career with the . Weah's youth international journey with the U.S. began in the lower age groups, with call-ups to the under-14 in 2012 and participation in under-15 tournaments. He made his under-17 debut in 2017 during the U-17 Championship, where the U.S. team finished as runners-up and qualified for the . At the in , Weah emerged as a standout performer, scoring three goals across the tournament, including a in the round of 16 against that propelled the U.S. to a 5-0 victory and into the quarterfinals. This achievement marked the first by a U.S. player in the knockout stage of a youth World Cup match. Transitioning to the under-20 level, Weah featured prominently in the 2018 U-20 Championship, starting in multiple group stage matches as the U.S. dominated with a perfect record to advance to the semifinals and ultimately win the title, securing qualification for the . During this period, he also trained with the senior U.S. men's national team in early 2018, gaining exposure to higher-level tactics ahead of his full senior debut later that year. These experiences honed Weah's development as a versatile winger, emphasizing his speed, dribbling, and goal-scoring ability on the flanks.

Senior international career

Timothy Weah earned his first senior cap for the men's national team (USMNT) on March 27, 2018, entering as a substitute in a 1–0 friendly victory over in , becoming the first player born in 2000 to appear for the senior side. He scored his debut international goal two months later on May 28, 2018, netting the third in a 3–0 friendly win against , marking him as the fifth-youngest goalscorer in USMNT history at age 18. As of November 2025, Weah has accumulated 47 caps for the USMNT, scoring 7 goals and providing 5 assists, with notable contributions including an 11th-minute opener in a 1–1 draw against during 2022 World Cup qualifying on November 16, 2021, and a first-half strike in the opener. His goals have often proven decisive in competitive fixtures. Weah featured prominently in the USMNT's campaign, starting in four of five matches as the team reached the final, where they fell 1–0 to despite his contributions on the right wing. At the in , he started all three group-stage games, scoring the team's first goal of the tournament—a right-footed shot—in a 1–1 draw with on November 21, 2022, helping secure advancement to the knockout stage before a round-of-16 exit to the . Weah has been a key squad member in the USMNT's successful defenses, contributing to the 2023 title win with appearances in the semifinal and final (a 2–0 victory over ) and to the 2024 triumph, where he was suspended for the first leg of the quarterfinals against but played and scored in the second leg (a 4–2 victory on November 18, 2024). In November 2025 friendlies against and , Weah was rested due to injury. Under head coaches (2018–2022, 2023–2024) and (2025–present), Weah has demonstrated versatility, primarily deployed as a right winger but also shifting to right or left full-back to accommodate tactical needs, such as in Pochettino's fluid 4-2-3-1 system during Nations League matches. This adaptability has solidified his role as a reliable rotation option in high-stakes competitions.

Personal life and business

Family and relationships

Timothy Weah maintains a close bond with his family, particularly his parents, George and Clar Weah, who have offered consistent support during his career transitions across clubs in Europe and key moments like his 2022 FIFA World Cup appearance. George Weah, a Ballon d'Or winner and former Liberian president, has voiced deep pride in his son's accomplishments, including Timothy's goal against Wales that fulfilled a long-held family dream of World Cup participation. He grew up alongside two older siblings, George Weah Jr. and Martha Weah, in a household shaped by his parents' global moves tied to George's soccer career. Weah engages in philanthropy focused on , launching a personal fund in July 2023 with an initial $20,000 to aid underprivileged children's access to schooling, complemented by contributions to areas like West Point. This effort echoes his family's dedication to youth development in through initiatives like the Clar Hope Foundation, founded by his mother in 2018 to empower disadvantaged girls and communities; however, in June 2025, the foundation faced allegations and an investigation regarding the ownership and funding of its City of Hope project. Following his August 2025 transfer to , Weah resides in the region, adapting to life in while balancing professional demands. He stays connected with fans via , sharing career highlights and personal reflections, such as his 2022 exchange with after a World Cup goal. Weah also pursues interests in , highlighted by his endorsement and collaboration with on lifestyle and performance apparel.

Club ownership

In May 2024, Timothy Weah acquired a minority stake in FC, a professional soccer club based in that fields teams in the (men's second division) and the (women's Division I). As part of an ownership group led by entrepreneur Matt Rizzetta and North Sixth Group, Weah's investment supports the club's operations, including its professional squads and community-focused programs. Weah's motivations for the investment stem from his New York roots, having been born and raised in , and a desire to bring professional soccer to while fostering grassroots development in underserved communities. He has expressed enthusiasm for building a club that strengthens local ties to the sport and provides accessible opportunities for young players, particularly through Brooklyn FC's free-to-play aimed at talent pathways from diverse backgrounds. This aligns with the broader influence of his family's legacy in global soccer, inspiring his shift toward ownership roles. In his capacity as an owner, Weah contributes to strategic decisions on youth programming and community engagement, partnering with the group's investors to promote initiatives at in . As of November 2025, his involvement has coincided with key club milestones, including the active 2025 season for the women's team in the , the appointment of a ahead of the men's team debut in the in 2026, and ongoing academy efforts that have enhanced local youth access to training and matches. These developments have bolstered Brooklyn FC's promotion of soccer in New York, with Weah attending events to support community outreach.

Career statistics and honors

Club statistics

Timothy Weah has accumulated 220 professional club appearances across multiple leagues and competitions, scoring 22 goals and providing 17 assists as of November 16, 2025. His career totals reflect versatility in attacking and defensive roles, with significant contributions in , , and the . The following table summarizes his appearances, goals, and assists by club in all competitions:
ClubAppearancesGoalsAssists
Paris Saint-Germain620
LOSC Lille10788
1741
7877
Olympique Marseille1211
Total2202217
Weah's domestic league statistics highlight his progression from limited minutes at Paris Saint-Germain to regular starts at Lille and Juventus. In the 2025–26 Ligue 1 season with Marseille, he has appeared in 9 matches, recording 1 assist without scoring. The table below details his league performances season by season:
SeasonClubLeagueMatches PlayedStartsMinutesGoalsAssists
2017–18Paris SGLigue 13112200
2018–19Paris SGLigue 1215410
2018–19CelticPremiership13443831
2019–20LilleLigue 1318500
2020–21LilleLigue 128787830
2021–22LilleLigue 129171,61635
2022–23LilleLigue 129181,74802
2023–24JuventusSerie A30121,25801
2024–25JuventusSerie A30181,63853
2025–26MarseilleLigue 19752101
Total176869,3381513
In cup and European competitions, Weah has added 44 appearances, 7 goals, and 6 assists, including 9 appearances with 1 goal and 1 assist in the for Juventus, and 6 appearances with 2 goals in the for . Positionally, he has predominantly featured as a right winger (45% of minutes), right midfielder (20%), and right-back (15%), adapting to both offensive and defensive demands throughout his career.

International statistics

As of November 16, 2025, Timothy Weah has made 47 appearances for the senior men's national team, scoring 7 goals and recording 2 assists while accumulating 3,149 minutes of play. His contributions span friendlies, qualifiers, major tournaments, and competitions, with goals distributed across various formats to highlight his versatility as a winger and forward. The following table summarizes his appearances and goals by year:
YearAppearancesGoalsAssistsMinutes
2018911424
202020039
20211120611
20221020663
2023620490
2024501363
2025400559
Total47723,149
Data compiled from official match logs. Weah's goals are broken down by competition as follows, emphasizing his scoring in competitive fixtures:
CompetitionGoalsKey Example
Friendlies4vs. Bolivia (2018, 3-0 win)
FIFA World Cup Qualifiers1vs. Jamaica (2021, 1-1 draw)
1vs. (2022, 1-1 draw)
1vs. St. Kitts and (2023, 5-0 win)
1vs. (2024 opener)
Total7
These totals reflect selective highlights rather than exhaustive per-match details, with Nations League goals underscoring his impact in regional rivalry matches. In major tournaments, Weah featured prominently in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, making 4 appearances (all starts) for 362 minutes, including his goal against Wales that opened the United States' group stage campaign in a 1-1 draw. For the 2023-24 CONCACAF Nations League, he appeared in 3 matches across the semifinals and final, contributing an assist in the 3-1 semifinal victory over Jamaica (extra time) en route to the title, and played the full 90 minutes in the 2-0 final win against Mexico. In the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup, he logged 4 appearances (284 minutes), playing 90 minutes in the quarterfinal win over Canada on penalties after a 2-2 draw, helping the United States reach the final. His role in the 2024 Copa América was limited to 2 substitute appearances (45 minutes total) due to a red card in the opener against Bolivia.

Club Honors

Timothy Weah has achieved success across multiple clubs in Europe, contributing to several domestic titles. With Paris Saint-Germain, he was part of the squads that won the title in the 2017–18 and 2018–19 seasons, as well as the in 2018 and 2019. During a loan spell at in 2019, Weah helped secure the and , completing a domestic double in the 2018–19 season. At , he played a role in their victory in the 2020–21 season, marking his third French league title overall, along with the . With , Weah contributed to the team's win in the 2023–24 season, including appearances in key knockout matches. As of November 16, 2025, Weah has not won any honors with during his loan stint, with the 2025–26 season ongoing.

International Honors

Weah has been a key contributor to the men's national team, earning multiple regional titles. He was part of the USMNT squad that won the inaugural in the 2019–20 edition, defeating 3–2 in the final in June 2021. Weah also featured in the successful defenses of the title in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 editions, with the U.S. defeating 2–0 in the 2023 final and 1–0 in the 2024 final. Additionally, Weah participated in the , where the U.S. reached the final but finished as runners-up after a 1–0 loss to .

Individual Honors

Weah received the Silver Ball as the second-best player at the , where he scored a notable against in the round of 16. No other major individual awards have been documented in his senior career as of November 16, 2025.

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