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Victor Wanyama Biography
Victor Wanyama is one of the most popular and richest Soccer Player who was born on June 25, 1991 in Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya. Midfielder in the defensive position who was signed by Southampton in 2013 following two years at Celtic FC; became a part of Kenya’s national side in 2007.
He was manager He joined manager Neil Lennon on Celtic FC in 2011. on Celtic FC in 2011.
Victor Mugubi Wanyama (Kenyan English: [wɑˈɲɑːmɑ] ( listen ) ; born 25 June 1991) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact and captains the Kenyan national team.
Wanyama made his debut for the Kenyan national team in May 2007, aged just 15 in a friendly against Nigeria. He also played in all six of Kenya’s 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He became the captain of his national team in 2013.
He was raised by four siblings including football player McDonald, Thomas and Sylvester along with basketball coach Mercy.
| Name | Victor Wanyama |
| First Name | Victor |
| Last Name | Wanyama |
| Occupation | Soccer Player |
| Birthday | June 25 |
| Birth Year | 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Nairobi |
| Home Town | Nairobi County |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Full/Birth Name | |
| Parents | Noah Wanyama, Mildred Wanyama |
| Siblings | McDonald Mariga, Thomas Wanyama, Mercy Wanyama, Sylvester Wanyama |
| Spouse | Not Known |
| Children(s) | Not Available |
Ethnicity, religion & political views
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He has earned 60 caps for the Kenyan national team since making his international debut in May 2007 at the age of 15.
Victor Wanyama Net Worth
Victor Wanyama is one of the richest Soccer Player from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Victor Wanyama's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He began his young career at JMJ Youth Academy. JMJ Youth Academy at age 15.
He was a part of Beerschot AC before being signed by Celtic FC in 2011.
Wanyama comes from a sporting family. His brother McDonald Mariga is also a professional footballer, while his other brothers Thomas and Sylvester Wanyama are also footballers in the Kenyan Premier League. His father, Noah Wanyama, was a footballer for A.F.C. Leopards in the 1980s, and his sister Mercy is a professional basketball player in the USA.
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Salary | Under Review |
| Source of Income | Soccer Player |
| Cars | Not Available |
| House | Living in own house. |
After a successful trial, Wanyama signed for Beerschot AC on a four-year contract in summer 2008. He made his debut in a League match at the end of the 2008–09 season. In September 2009, he was fined €100 and given a three-match suspension for a violent tackle on Matías Suárez of Anderlecht.
Wanyama scored his first goal for Beerschot on 11 December 2010, a 77th-minute equaliser against Westerlo. In April 2011, he received another three match suspension after video evidence showed he had elbowed Brecht Dejaeghere of K.V. Kortrijk.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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| Height | Unknown |
| Weight | Not Known |
| Body Measurements | Under Review |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
| Feet/Shoe Size | Not Available |
Wanyama attended Kamukunji High School, which fields a successful football team. Upon leaving High School, he also played with JMJ Academy for three years during which time he also joined Kenyan Premier League clubs Nairobi City Stars and AFC Leopards. In 2007, he joined Allsvenskan club Helsingborg but after the departure of his brother McDonald Mariga to Serie A side Parma in 2008, Wanyama returned to Kenya.
On 9 July 2011, Wanyama finally completed a £900,000 move to Celtic, after the Scottish club had failed to sign him the previous year. He signed a four-year contract and in doing so became the first ever Kenyan to play in the SPL. Wanyama chose 67 as his squad number to honour the Lisbon Lions, Celtic’s 1967 European Cup-winning team. Wanyama made his Celtic league debut in a 1–0 loss to St Johnstone on 21 August 2011. He played in central defence rather than his favoured central midfield role. He came on as a late substitute in a 4–0 win over Motherwell, and played for the whole second half in a 2–0 League Cup win over Ross County. On 29 September 2011, he started in Celtic’s 1–1 draw with Italian team Udinese in the Europa League. This was his first European match for the club. On 10 December 2011, Wanyama scored his first goal for Celtic in a 1–0 win over Hearts at Celtic Park, a tremendous 25-yard strike which hit the top corner. His performances during December earned him the Scottish Premier League young player of the month award. He scored his second Celtic goal on 2 January 2012 in a 3–0 win against Dunfermline at East End Park. Wanyama scored in Celtic’s 2–1 win against Dundee United at Celtic Park and in the 4–0 victory against Hearts at Tynecastle.
Who is Victor Wanyama Dating?
According to our records, Victor Wanyama is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Victor Wanyama’s is not dating anyone.
Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Victor Wanyama. You may help us to build the dating records for Victor Wanyama!In the summer of 2010 Scottish Premier League club Celtic attempted to sign Wanyama but Beerschot did not allow him to leave. Russian club CSKA Moscow also attempted to sign him, but they failed as well.
Facts & Trivia
Victor Ranked on the list of most popular Soccer Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Victor Wanyama celebrates birthday on June 25 of every year.
Wanyama received a nomination for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year for 2012–13, but the winner was announced as Leigh Griffiths
Is Victor Wanyama rich?
However, according to Who Owns Kenya, he has an estimated net worth of around 1.5 billion Kenya shillings. He primarily earns his income from being an international soccer player. While a net worth of $13.9 million or Ksh1.
How much does Wanyama earn?
Wanyama plays for Club de Foot Montréal and is reported to be earning an annual salary of 2.4 million dollars, which translates to Sh266 million. According to information on mlsplayers.org, the former Kenyan international bags a guaranteed compensation that rises up to 3 million dollars (Sh342 million).
Is Wanyama and Mariga brothers?
Brothers
Who is the father of Victor Wanyama?
Noah Wanyama
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