RISING: Tim Weah
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Growing up as the son of the 1995 FIFA World Player of the Year and now President of Liberia, Tim Weah is well aware of what the name on the back of his shirt represents. Having just made his debuts for Paris Saint-Germain and the U.S. Men's National Team, he's also ready to carve out his own path in the game.
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