Victor Wanyama Biography
Victor Wanyama is a famous Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal. However, Wanyama became the first ever Kenyan player to score in the UEFA Champions League when he also scored the first goal in Celtic’s 2–1 win over Barcelona on 7 November 2012.
10 Quick Facts About Victor Wanyama
Here is a list of 10 facts about Wanyama
- Name: Victor Wanyama
- Age: 33 Years Old
- Birthday: June 25
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Height: 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m)
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Occupation: Footballer
- Marital Status: Married
- Salary: Ksh290,280,000
- Net Worth: $12.4 million
Victor Wanyama Age
Wanyama is 33 years old, he was born on June 25, 1991, in Nairobi Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on June 25 every year and his birth sign is Cancer.
Victor Wanyama Height
Victor Wanyama stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches (1.88m) tall.
Victor Wanyama Weight
Wanyama weighs 87 kg (191 lbs).
Early Life and Education
Wanyama was born on June 25, 1991, in Nairobi Kenya. However, he 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.
Rise to Fame
Wanyama gained fame when he played as a defensive midfielder for Major League Soccer club CF Montréal and the Kenya national team. He also became the first ever Kenyan player to score in the UEFA Champions League when he scored the first goal in Celtic’s 2–1 win over Barcelona on 7 November 2012.
Victor Wanyama Family, Parents
Wanyama was born in Nairobi Kenya as the son of Noah Wanyama (father), and Mildred Wanyama (mother). His father, Noah Wanyama, was a footballer for A.F.C. Leopards in the 1980s.
Victor Wanyama Siblings
Wanyama spent his childhood alongside his four siblings McDonald Mariga, Thomas Wanyama, Mercy Wanyama, and Sylvester Wanyama. His brother McDonald Mariga was also a professional footballer, while his other brothers Thomas and Sylvester Wanyama are also footballers in the Kenyan Premier League. His sister Mercy is a professional basketball player in the USA.
Victor Wanyama Wife
Wanyama is currently married to his lovely and beautiful wife Serah Ndanu Teshna an actress. The couple did their wedding at the Laugh Festival and together they are blessed with one child; a boy whose identity is not mentioned publicly.
Victor Wanyama Children
Wanyama with his wife are the proud parents of one child; a boy whose identity is not mentioned publicly.
Victor Wanyama Salary
Wanyama receives an average annual salary of Ksh290,280,000. This is Per our average wage estimates for a Footballer in Kenya. However, these figures may vary substantially according to the level of seniority of the employee.
Victor Wanyama Net Worth
Victor Wanyama’s net worth is estimated at $12.4 million dollars. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a Footballer. Through his various sources of income, Wanyama has accumulated good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Facts: Everything You Need to Know About Victor Wanyama
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Victor Wanyama Bio.
- Full Names: Victor Mugubi Wanyama
- Popular As: Victor Wanyama
- Gender: Male
- Occupation / Profession: Footballer
- Nationality: Kenyan
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
- Religion: Christian
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 33 Years Old
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Date of Birth: June 25, 1991
- Place of Birth: Nairobi Kenya
- Birthday: June 25
Body Measurements
- Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 0 inches (1.84m)
- Weight: 87 kg (191 lbs)
Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Noah Wanyama
- Mother: Mildred Wanyama
- Siblings: McDonald Mariga, Thomas Wanyama, Mercy Wanyama, and Sylvester Wanyama
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse/Wife: Married to Serah Ndanu Teshna
- Dating/Girlfriend: Not Applicable
- Children: One
Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $12.4 million
- Salary: Ksh290,280,000
- Source of Income: Footballer
NBA
Listed at 2.19 meters (7 ft 2 in) as a power forward, Wanyama is widely projected to be the first overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft. The NBA draft was an annual event dating back to 1947 in which the teams from the National Basketball Association (NBA) could draft players who were eligible and wished to join the league.
FIFA 22
Wanyama plays as a Defensive Midfielder for CF Montréal in the United States. However, his overall rating in FIFA 22 is 74 with a potential of 74. Wanyama has got two-star skill moves to rate. He prefers to shoot with his right foot.
House
Wanyama reportedly possesses a home in St Cross area, Winchester, southwest of London, and another in the upscale neighborhood of Kileleshwa, Nairobi. In 2018, it was widely reported that he was contemplating buying a holiday home in Zanzibar. He also owns a palatial home in Lavington, a lavish multi-million home close to Casuarina in Malindi, and a cozy gem in Italy.
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