Biography
Who is Victor Wanyama?
Early life and education
Victor Wanyama was born in Nairobi. He went to Kamukunji High School. This school had a strong football team. He spent three years at JMJ Academy. Later he played for AFC Leopards and Nairobi City Stars. In 2007 he moved to the Swedish club Helsingborg. He went back to Kenya in 2008. This happened after his brother McDonald Mariga joined Parma.
Career in Belgium and Scotland
Victor signed with Beerschot AC in 2008. He had a four year contract. His league debut was in the 2008-09 season. In September 2009 he was fined 100 euros. He received a three match ban for a tackle on Matías Suárez. He scored his first Beerschot goal against Westerlo on December 11, 2010. Another suspension came in April 2011 for elbowing Brecht Dejaeghere.
On July 9, 2011 he joined Celtic for 900,000 pounds. He was the first Kenyan in the SPL. Victor wore number 67 to honor the Lisbon Lions. He scored his first goal for Celtic against Hearts on December 10, 2011. This goal was a 25 yard strike. He won the SPL young player of the month for December. He also scored against Dunfermline and Dundee United.
English Premier League years
On July 11, 2013 Victor moved to Southampton. The fee was 12.5 million pounds. He became the first Kenyan in the Premier League. He debuted on August 17, 2013, against West Bromwich Albion. His first goal for the club came against Swansea City on September 20, 2014. He scored again against Sunderland on October 19, 2014. He also scored a 40 yard goal against Hull City. He was named the league African Player of the Month for September.
On June 23, 2016 he joined Tottenham Hotspur for 11 million pounds. He scored on his home debut against Crystal Palace. He suffered a knee injury against Chelsea in the 2017-18 season. He returned to play on January 2, 2018, against Swansea City. His goal against Liverpool on February 4, 2018, won Premier League Goal of the Month. He reached the UEFA Champions League final in 2019.
North America and retirement
Victor joined the Montreal Impact on March 3, 2020. He played as a Designated Player. His debut was on March 11, 2020, against C.D. Olimpia. He captained the team to a 2021 Canadian Championship win. They beat Toronto FC 1-0 in the final. In January 2023 he signed a new two year contract.
On March 26, 2025 he joined Dunfermline Athletic. He worked again under manager Neil Lennon. He debuted on March 29, 2025, against Ayr United. He was sent off that day for a handball. He retired from professional football on April 3, 2026.
International career and personal details
Victor made his international debut in May 2007. He played against Nigeria at age 15. He earned over 60 caps for Kenya. He played in all six 2010 World Cup qualifiers. He also played in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations. Victor is 188 centimeters tall.
Birthday and age
Victor Wanyama was born on June 25, 1991, which makes Victor 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Victor shares the date with 25 other famous people.
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