Biography
Who is Vikash Dhorasoo?
Early life and career beginnings
Vikash Rao Dhorasoo was born in Harfleur, France, on October 10, 1973. He comes from an Indo-Mauritian background, with ancestors who were Telugu from Vizianagaram, India, before migrating to Mauritius during the 19th century.
He started his professional football career with Le Havre AC. His debut match for the club occurred in August 1993, which ended in a goalless draw against AS Saint-Etienne. He remained with Le Havre for five years, gaining experience before moving to larger clubs.
Professional football achievements
In 1998, Vikash Dhorasoo joined Olympique Lyonnais, where he spent a significant portion of his career. He helped the team win the Ligue 1 title twice, specifically in 2003 and 2004. Also, he had a loan spell at FC Girondins de Bordeaux between 2001 and 2002.
His career took him abroad to Italy when he signed a two-year deal with AC Milan in 2004. While he was an unused substitute during the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final against Liverpool, he earned a runners-up medal. He also had a brief period with the Italian club US Livorno 1915, though he did not play a match for them after contract issues arose.
International play and filmmaking
Vikash Dhorasoo earned 18 caps for the France national team between 1999 and 2006. He made his international debut in 1999 during a match against Ukraine. His only international goal came in 2005 during a victory over Cyprus, which helped ensure France qualified for the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
He represented his country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany, where the team finished as runners-up. Following the tournament, he released a documentary titled Substitute, which provided a behind-the-scenes look at the experience. This project caused tension with the French Football Federation and manager Raymond Domenech, eventually leading to his retirement from international play.
Post-football activities and personal life
After retiring from professional football, Vikash explored various interests, including poker and politics. He became a professional poker player for Winamax following his departure from PSG in 2006, earning over $527,000 in career winnings before stopping in 2011. He also ran as a candidate in the 2020 Paris municipal election.
He has authored four books and acted in the 2008 film La très très grande entreprise. In 2009, he served as the chairman of the football club L'Entente SSG. He is married and the father of two daughters. Beyond sports, he has been an active supporter of Paris Foot Gay, a club that works to combat discrimination in the sport.
Birthday and age
Vikash Dhorasoo was born on October 10, 1973, which makes Vikash 53 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Vikash shares the date with 76 other famous people.
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