List of Expensive Properties Owned by Kenyan Footballer Victor Wanyama

 

The defensive midfielder plies his trade for United States Major League Soccer (MLS) club CF Montreal. However, he announced he would leave the team at the end of the season after three years. "Honestly, I think this question has been long asked, and the truth is that I will leave at the end of the season. I had great years here; I enjoyed being part of the team. It's been great," Goal Kenya quoted him.  Victor Wanyama's early life Wanyama was born on June 25, 1991, to Noah and Mildred Wanyama. He studied at Kamukunji High School and was raised alongside his other siblings' Mercy, Thomas, McDonald, and Sylvester. His sister Mercy is a professional basketball player, while his brothers are footballers like him. Wanyama's football career The 31-year-old began his football career at JMJ Academy. He then joined Kenyan Premier League club Nairobi City Stars and later AFC Leopards. In 2007, he signed for Swedish side Helsingborg but left the club a year later for Belgian's Beerschot AC on a four-year deal. His talent attracted other European teams, but Beerschot AC thwarted attempts to sign him. Celtic In 2011, nevertheless, he proceeded to the Scottish club Celtic in a deal worth £900,000 becoming the first Kenyan to play in the Scottish Premier League. Wanyama scored sensational goals for the club and was nominated for the PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year in the 2012/2013 season. He lost the award to Leigh Griffiths. One of his goals was against Spanish giants Barcelona on November 7, 2012, in a UEFA Champions League match at Celtic Park. That was the beginning of his rise in his football career as he made history by becoming the first Kenyan to play in the English Premier League when he signed for Southampton in July 2013. His transfer fees were £ 12.5 million. Southampton and Tottenham Wanyama was a key player for Southampton for three seasons. His talent was spotted by Tottenham Hotspurs scouts, who signed him in June 2016. Despite excelling in the defensive midfield role, his career at Spurs was docked by injuries that made the club sell him to cut losses. At Spurs, he took home an annual salary of KSh 266.6 million, according to Mozzart Sport. During Vacation Wanyama joined Montreal in March 2020. He pockets an average of KSh 24 million at the club, bringing his annual income to KSh 290 million. When annual guaranteed compensation is added, his total annual pay rises to KSh 374 million. Who Owns Kenya estimates Wanyama's net worth at over KSh 1.5 billion. Victor Wanyama's properties With a huge salary, the footballer owns expensive properties. His car collection is admirable. Volkswagen Crafter CR53 Maxi The Volkswagen Crafter CR53 Maxi is the latest machine that was acquired by the wealthy footballer. The car features 3D television screens, a coffee maker, a fridge, and interior and exterior CCTV cameras. The 10-seater van cost him KSh 25 million, according to Nairobi News. Mercedes Benz ML350 The German machine is one of the most classy cars one can own. ML350 comes with a 3.5-liter V6 with 268 horsepower. The vehicle can accelerate from zero to 96km/hr in under nine seconds. Its top speed is 225km/hr. The H3 model costs between KSh 17 million and KSh 32 million, depending on the year of production. Range Rover sport This is another luxurious car that the footballer has been spotted driving. It reportedly cost him KSh 8 million. Daily Nation reported that the utility vehicle was stolen by burglars when he played in the EPL, but it was later recovered by the police. Wanyama also owns a Bentley and a Cadillac Escalade. Multi-million homes The 31-year-old resides in multi-million homes in Nairobi and abroad. His house is in Kileleshwa, a lavish estate in the city. He also owns a home in London, United Kingdom. The footballer, who loves finer things in life, equipped his Nairobi home with expensive comfy-looking leather couches, gamer seats and electronics. Michael Olunga's properties AL-Duhail striker Michael Olunga is another Kenyan footballer who lives a flashy lifestyle.  A look into their relationship Olunga signed for Qatari club Al-Duhail in January 2021 on a three-year contract after playing for European and Asian clubs. He takes home over KSh 80 million annually.

by  Japhet Ruto