Timothy Weah
Son of Ballon d'Or winner George Weah, Timothy is forging his own legacy at Juventus and in the USMNT. His pace, directness and athleticism make him a World Cup 2026 wildcard for the United States on home soil.
Forging His Own Path
Timothy Weah carries one of football's most famous surnames, but he is emphatically making his own name on the pitch. Son of Liberian legend and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah, Timothy has developed through Paris Saint-Germain's academy before finding his home in Italy with Juventus — one of football's most storied clubs.
At Juventus, Weah has established himself as a reliable right winger with the qualities Italian football demands — tactical intelligence, defensive contributions, and the ability to create and score in crucial moments. The Serie A experience has matured him as a player and expanded his tactical repertoire beyond the raw pace and power that first attracted attention.
For the USMNT, Weah is one of the key figures in a young squad with genuine ambitions at World Cup 2026. Playing the tournament in his homeland adds enormous emotional weight to his performances — and his ability to operate at a high level against elite European opposition at Juventus means he arrives at the World Cup with genuine big-game experience.
Player Profile
Pace & Athleticism
Weah's explosive pace is one of his defining attributes. In a Juventus side that values wide players who can stretch defences in behind, his speed creates goal-scoring opportunities and forces defenders to commit early — opening spaces for teammates in the process.
USMNT Role
Weah has been a regular starter for the USMNT in qualifying and friendlies, demonstrating the kind of consistency that earns trust from coaching staff. His combination with other European-based American players provides the national team with a technical quality that previous US generations could only dream of.
Weah Legacy
George Weah's Ballon d'Or in 1995 remains the only one won by an African player. Timothy grew up under that weight of expectation but has approached his career with a quiet determination to earn his own reputation rather than trading on his father's extraordinary name.
Highlights & Clips
26 Stories to '26 Trailer, presented by Sensodyne
29 May 2026
26 USMNT Moments, Past to Present: Episode 14
29 May 2026
26 USMNT Momentos: Pasado a Presente - Episodio 14
29 May 2026
This is the Allstate Continental Clásico. Narrated by Luke Kuechly.
29 May 2026
Learn your USMNT history with 'Soccer Bestie'
28 May 2026
26 USMNT Moments, Past to Present: Episode 13
28 May 2026
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