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Timothy Weah

Timothy Tarpeh Weah is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger, forward, or right-back for Ligue 1 club Marseille, on loan from Juventus, and for the United States national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Timothy Tarpeh Weah is an American professional soccer player who plays as a winger, forward, or right-back for Ligue 1 club Marseille, on loan from Juventus, and for the United States national team. Born in New York City, he is the son of former Liberia international and president George Weah.

Early life

Timothy Weah was born in New York City on February 22, 2000, and grew up in the United States. He began playing soccer in youth settings in Queens, including Rosedale SC.

Club career

Weah developed in European football with Paris Saint-Germain before spells at Celtic and Lille. He later joined Juventus in 2023 and moved to Marseille on loan in 2025.

International career

Weah has been part of U.S. national team setups at youth and senior levels. He has become a regular senior international for the United States.

Family background

Weah is the son of George Weah, one of Africa’s most prominent footballers and a former president of Liberia. His family background has been widely noted in coverage of his career.

Key facts

  • Timothy Weah is an American professional soccer player who plays for Marseille (on loan from Juventus) and the United States national team.
  • He was born in New York City on February 22, 2000, and is the son of former footballer and Liberian president George Weah.
  • Weah can play as a winger, forward, or right-back.
  • His European club career includes Paris Saint-Germain, Celtic, Lille, Juventus, and Marseille.
  • He has represented the United States at senior international level.
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Canadian context

Timothy Weah has no major direct Canada-specific connection in the available sources, though he is relevant to Canadian soccer fans as a prominent CONCACAF player in major European leagues.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Timothy Weah?
He is an American professional soccer player who plays for Marseille and the United States national team.
What position does Timothy Weah play?
He is used as a winger, forward, or right-back, depending on the team’s needs.
Which clubs has Timothy Weah played for?
His career has included Paris Saint-Germain, Celtic, Lille, Juventus, and Marseille.
Is Timothy Weah related to George Weah?
Yes. Timothy Weah is the son of George Weah, the former footballer and president of Liberia.
What is Timothy Weah’s nationality?
He is American.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timothy_Weah
    Supports: Birth name, date of birth, current club, position, and national team.
  2. Juventus — https://www.juventus.com/en/news/articles/timothy-weah-joins-olympique-marseille
    Supports: Loan move to Marseille, prior Juventus spell, and performance statistics at Juventus.
  3. U.S. Soccer — https://www.ussoccer.com/players/w/tim-weah
    Supports: National team role, birthplace/hometown, position, appearances, goals, assists, and height.
  4. NBC New York — https://www.nb cnewyork.com/world-cup/timothy-weah-usmnt-soccer-royalty-new-york/6514410/
    Supports: Family background, early life, and youth soccer in New York.