Timothy Tarpeh Weah, born on February 22, 2000, is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger or right-back for Serie A club Juventus and the United States national team. He is the son of George Weah, the former President of Liberia and a professional soccer player who won the Ballon d'Or in 1995. This timeline highlights significant events and milestones in Timothy Weah's career from his birth to the present day.
Main Milestones
Birth
February 22, 2000
Timothy Weah was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Liberian George Weah and his Jamaican wife Clar.
Early Career
2013-2014
Weah spent time in the New York Red Bulls youth academy before moving to France to join the Paris Saint-Germain academy.
Montaigu Tournament
March 2016
Weah scored in the final of the prestigious Montaigu tournament in France as the US U-17s beat the hosts 3-2 to take gold.
U-17 World Cup
2017
Weah scored a hat-trick in the Round of 16 game versus Paraguay, becoming the first American to do so in a World Cup knockout stage at all levels.
Professional Contract
July 3, 2017
Weah signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
USMNT Debut
March 27, 2018
Weah made his U.S. debut at age 18, coming on as a late second-half substitute against Paraguay.
First International Goal
May 28, 2018
Weah scored his first international goal in his second USMNT appearance, tallying in the 3-0 win against Bolivia.
Celtic Loan and U-20 World Cup
2019
Weah joined Celtic on a six-month loan and later participated in the U-20 World Cup, scoring two goals in the U.S. run to the quarterfinals.
Transfer to Lille
June 2019
Weah's transfer to Lille OSC in France was announced, where he signed a five-year deal.
Ligue 1 Title with Lille
2021
Weah helped Lille win the Ligue 1 title, pipping his old club PSG by a point.
Transfer to Juventus
July 2023
Weah joined Serie A club Juventus and won the 2023–24 Coppa Italia.
Continued Success with Juventus and USMNT
2023-2024
Weah continued to play for Juventus and the USMNT, contributing to the team's success in various competitions.
