Victor Wanyama announces retirement from football
Football
By
Robert Abong'o
| Apr 03, 2026
Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has announced his retirement from professional football.
The 34-year-old midfielder has had a stellar career, spanning four coutries, six different clubs, including Beerschot AC (Belgium), Celtic (Scotland), Southampton (England), Tottenham Hotspur (England), and CF Montréal (Canada). He also had a brief stint with Dunfermline Athletic (Scotland).
Wanyama made 64 interational appearances, scoring six goals.
He boasts having won a UEFA Champions League runners up medal with Spurs in 2016, losing to Liverpool in the final.
He made the announcement on social media, while also revealing he planned to step into the coaching sphere, and is set to complete his UEFA A License this year.
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“Today I announce my retirement from football. A boy from Muthurwa, carrying a nation’s pride everytime I stepped onto the pitch“ he posted.
Victor Wanyama's club career stats and history
- CF Montréal (2020–2025): 117 appearances, 5 goals.
- Tottenham Hotspur (2016–2020): 69 appearances, 6 goals.
- Southampton (2013–2016): 85 appearances, 4 goals.
- Celtic (2011–2013): 61 appearances, 10 goals.
- Beerschot AC (2008–2011): 51 appearances, 2 goals.
- Dunfermline Athletic (2008 - loan): 4 appearances.
Victor Wanyama's key achievements
- Titles: Scottish Premiership (2011/12, 2012/13) and Scottish Cup (2012/13) with Celtic; Canadian Championship (2021) with CF Montréal.
- Notable Moments: Scored the winning goal for Celtic against Barcelona in a 2-1 Champions League victory in 2012.
- National Team (Kenya): 64 caps, 6 goals.
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