George Weah vs Marc Overmars: Stats Compared
Striker, Liberia (born 1966, retired 2003) · Winger, Netherlands (born 1973, retired 2004)
George Weah versus Marc Overmars is a clash of two unmistakable footballing identities. They belonged to different eras, which makes any direct comparison a test of imagination as much as statistics. The raw numbers read 230 goals in 460 outings for George Weah (0.50/game), versus 130 in 500 for Marc Overmars (0.26/game). Add playmaking to the mix and George Weah laid on 60 goals, Marc Overmars 100. The honours ledger favours George Weah with 3 major trophies (2× Serie A (1996, 1999)) against Marc Overmars's 3 (1× UEFA Champions League (1995)). George Weah belonged to the 1990s, dominating with a flair-driven quality; Marc Overmars rose in the 1990s with a flair-driven edge. Club journeys add another layer, with George Weah reaching his representative peak around 1995 across Tonnerre Yaoundé, Monaco, Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan, Chelsea, Manchester City, Marseille, Al Jazira and Marc Overmars doing so around 1998 with Go Ahead Eagles, Ajax, Arsenal, Barcelona. Greatness, in cases like this, is rarely a zero-sum affair.
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Player profiles
The only African and Liberian ever to win the Ballon d'Or, Weah was a rare striker capable of running the length of the pitch to score, before later becoming Liberia's president.
“A powerful, quick target man with surprising close control, famous for driving solo runs the length of the field.”
One of the fastest wingers of his era, Overmars was a key attacker in Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph and Arsenal's 1998 Premier League and FA Cup double.
“A blisteringly quick left winger whose explosive first few yards regularly left full-backs trailing.”
Head-to-head stats
Career goals by season
Representative career seasons — goals per season for each player across their documented clubs.
Attribute radar
Attribute ratings are peak-era, 0–100. Different positions naturally skew the profile.
Attribute comparison
Trophy breakdown
- 2× Serie A (1996, 1999)
- 1× Coupe de France (1991)
- 1× UEFA Champions League (1995)
- 1× Premier League (1998)
- 1× FA Cup (1998)
Trophy distribution
Career milestones
- 1986 Professional debut for Tonnerre Yaoundé
- 1996 Won Serie A with AC Milan
- 1991 Won Coupe de France with Monaco
- 1995 Reached the peak of his powers at Paris Saint-Germain
- 2003 Retired after a final spell at Al Jazira
- Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 230 goals in 460 appearances and 3 major honours.
- 1991 Professional debut for Go Ahead Eagles
- 1995 Won UEFA Champions League with Ajax
- 1998 Won FA Cup with Arsenal
- 1998 Reached the peak of his powers at Arsenal
- 2004 Retired after a final spell at Barcelona
- Finished his career with 130 goals in 500 appearances and 3 major honours. Finished his career with 130 goals in 500 appearances and 3 major honours.
The verdict
Taking goals, assists, silverware and overall profile together, George Weah takes it by a clear margin.
George Weah edges it (a clear margin)
