Who said he's one of the greatest forwards of all-time? I think he's rated as well as he should be. He was a better player than Eto'o anyways, more to his game, better technique and could do more on his own.

One must also remember that the French league was second best in Europe at the time Weah played there and then he moved to the best league at the time in Serie A. Also very prolific and quite successful in European competitions before Milan.

 

Who said he's one of the greatest forwards of all-time? I think he's rated as well as he should be. He was a better player than Eto'o anyways, more to his game, better technique and could do more on his own.

One must also remember that the French league was second best in Europe at the time Weah played there and then he moved to the best league at the time in Serie A. Also very prolific and quite successful in European competitions before Milan.

I think that's debatable, Eto'o was clearly the better goal scorer with a killer instinct in front of goal. But to be fair to Weah, he played in multiple position's. In term's of technique and talent Weah possibly had the edge. His Ballon D'or win was at the back of his final season at Paris Saint Germain, and was CL top scorer that season. But Eto'o was the better player for me, was just more consistent through out his career.

 

underrated if anything.

 

opie gtfo

 

yes, but not as overrated as Roger Milla

 

Now that is overrated, agree with Andy.

 

His superb scene of phenomenon dribbling led him to win FWPY but Weah was not much effective and not much useful players for his team. He was not expert in positional play, shooting and assisting. He is surely better than Cantona and the same level group as Keegan and Blokhin.

 

No dude, he's nowhere near Blokinh's class and has nowhere near his legacy.

 

He was an heavy-weight for the opponents defence; not only physically but technically. Then his statistics, that's it, he was a forward aimed to do diverse things, he was not camping in the box and it's the same with Milla. Then that's right Weah was not really here on the pitch sometimes (maybe he choosen his matches, I don't know) so that can explain his stats too, but him, Milla and others even European or whatever, they were at creating some special things for their teamates, not necessarly the assists, but the pass before or another stuff that makes another guy can score. i don't think Weah nor Milla are overrated, they are true African footballers (they start to play in Africa before to move) with their exceptional qualities, and they are forward in general, as they like too much to play, they couldn't be a mechanical scorer n°9, nor a real tactical leader, it's not their personnality that's all. Then, they can win a game alone to say.

+ in Milan, Weah played winger/ side forward with I don't remember the name of the coach in 96-97 or 97-98 I don't remember (between the two?).

+ he was many times marked by a special guard all the game long knowing what he could do ball at the feet. When it was hard for him, probably he didn't take the fight (the same with Van Basten who admits it now: exemple against Kohler).

That said I have him in the same group of Keegan or Blokhin as Dearman, I'm ok with it. One last thing on Milla, his greatness is maybe so huge in regard to the player abilities but that doesn't make he was shite. He marked football history, nothing easy.

 

Fair enough, your opinion. I think Eto'o has the better mentality etc but isn't as spectacular as Weah.

 

If you consider George Weah to be better than Raul then yes, he is overrated.

 

In the prime, Weah is by far better than Raul. I'm not base on only individual award but Weah made many incredibly phenomenon scenes of superb skills. Raul is also by far better in consistency but my criteria will gone for Weah.

 

people dont remember the george weah of the early 90's when he went to milan he was already 30 years old almost.

in his mid 20's he was an absolute monster of a player and infact is underrated.

 

He is better than Torres will ever be.

 

George Weah had never scored more than 18 goals in championship, moreover he had only 2 or 3 world class seasons. But he's considering all-time best African player and one of the best forwards ahead of Oleg Blokhin, Kevin Keegan, Raul and Eric Cantona.
His stats in Milan are average 8-13 goals per season. I think it is not enough to be one of the greatest forwards of all-time ant he best African one , especially comparing with Samuel Eto'O who has been putting big numbers for several years in Barcelona and Inter.
May be he had great passing skills than finishing?
Your opinions....

lol, who says he's better than Blokhin?

 

poor russian poster... like serb if not all

 

Over RaulWTF???

 

Raul> Rivaldo, Messi, Ronaldinho, and even Maradona, Isnt it pele10brazil.

 

Weah was my childhood hero. I was a Milanista when I was 8. My first team ever. roud:

 

I think that the main quality for a forward is efficiency. Weah's efficiency was average throughout all his career. He wasn't great finisher or passer. Efficiency of such players like Inzaghi, Crespo, Trezeguet, Jardel, Elber..... is far better than Weah's, though I don't rate these players ahead of Weah.
I think he was spectacular to watch, but not so effective. So can anyone clarify why he is considering so high in history of football.

 

For me the main quality of the forward is his efficiency. Weah wasn't effective striker and passer. He just was spectacular to watch. His career numbers are average. I thought he was great passer, but I didn't get any confirmation. Efficiency of such players like Drogba, Inzaghi, Crespo, Trezeguet is higher, needless to say Eto'O, RVN or Sheva. For me one of the most spectacular players to watch was David Ginola, playing at Newcastle and Toottenham but I don't rate him so high, though he's my favourite player. So can anyone clarify what was Weah's greatness.