Victor Wanyama, born on 25 June 1991 in Kenya, is a masterful midfielder currently wielding his skill for Dunfermline Athletic, a significant fixture in the Scottish Championship. Being 6ft tall (1.84m) and weighing 13st 9lb (87kg), Wanyama exudes an imposing physical presence on the field. Spanning a respectable international career, he has also displayed his capabilities on the global stage representing the Kenya national team.
Wanyama embarked on his professional football journey in July 2008, joining Beerschot AC in the Belgian Vierde Klasse. Throughout season 2008 - 2009, Wanyama graced the field for a solitary occasion. However, his appearances gathered momentum with 15 in the 2009 - 2010 season and 26 coupled with a scoring debut in the following year.
In July 2011, Wanyama embarked on his illustrious Celtic journey in the Scottish Premiership. Wanyama's initial transfer fee was reported to be around a modest £900k, a bargain considering the profound impact he had on the Celtic team. Throughout season 2011 - 2012, Wanyama appeared on the field 29 times and found the back of the net four times. His performance for Celtic carried astounding consistency, as recognised in the 2012 - 2013 season, where he stood strong in defence for 32 matches, even scoring six goals.
Wanyama advanced to the English Premier League in July 2013, transferring to Southampton for a prestigious fee of £13m. His English venture embraced a glorious beginning as he made 23 appearances in the 2013 - 2014 season. Over the course of the next two seasons, Wanyama featured successfully for a total of 62 matches, managing to secure four goals for his team.
In July 2016, Wanyama took another stride in the Premier League, transferring to Tottenham Hotspur for a hefty fee of £11m. Wanyama continued his Premier League journey with 35 appearances and four goals in the 2016 - 2017 season. His appearances, however, seemed to dwindle over the following seasons due to various circumstances. In 2019 - 2020, Wanyama could only make a mere two appearances for the Spurs.
Wanyama's next venture saw him cross the Atlantic to join CF Montreal in the MLS in March 2020. Throughout a span of five seasons, he made a commendable contribution with over an ample 117 appearances and a handful of seven goals.
Rounding off the illustrious journey, Wanyama made his way back to Scotland in the Championship side, Dunfermline Athletic, in March 2025. Despite it being the onset of his Dunfermline journey, Wanyama has already made an appearance in the ongoing 2024 - 2025 season.
Embodying a rare blend of technical sophistication and brute strength, Victor Wanyama remains a celebrated figure in the Celtic community, and his significant contributions to the game continue to be revered by the faithful Hoops supporters.
