Former Harambee Stars captain Victor Wanyama has made history after earning a special place in Konami’s global football gaming franchise, eFootball, becoming the first Kenyan footballer to receive an Epic National Legend card.
The former Tottenham Hotspur midfielder joined an international collection of celebrated footballers following the game’s November 12, 2026 release.
His inclusion allows gamers worldwide to select a virtual version of Wanyama, build teams around his defensive abilities and use him in competitive matches against other players.
Konami introduced the card through its National Legends Starter Sets, which feature distinguished footballers representing different countries.
The development gives Kenya representation in a gaming franchise that has attracted millions of football enthusiasts across console, computer and mobile platforms.
Konami features Wanyama as a Defensive Midfielder (DMF), the position he occupied during much of his professional football career.
The card carries the Tough Marker playing style, which reflects his ability to disrupt opposition attacks, challenge opponents and recover possession.
It also features the Long-Reach Tackle Show Time skill, which gives gamers an additional defensive ability when attempting to dispossess opponents.
According to eFootball player database PESDB, Wanyama’s card has a base overall rating of 82, which gamers can develop to a maximum rating of 97 through the game’s progression system.
His profile lists him at 184 centimetres tall and 87 kilogrammes, with his right foot identified as his stronger foot.
The card also includes defensive attributes such as 76 defensive awareness, 77 tackling, 79 aggression and 80 stamina.
These characteristics reflect the physical and defensive qualities that established Wanyama as an influential midfielder during his playing career.
The Kenyan midfielder features alongside several internationally recognised footballers in Konami’s National Legends collection.
The November 12 release includes former Brazilian midfielder Sócrates, Nigerian forward Obafemi Martins, Moroccan midfielder Mustapha Hadji and former Mexican defender Rafael Márquez.
Other featured players include Japanese midfielder Daisuke Matsui, Turkish goalkeeper Rüştü Reçber, Egyptian goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary and Indonesian forward Bambang Pamungkas.
The collection also features former Indian international Bhaichung Bhutia, Thai football legend Piyapong Pue-on and Malaysian midfielder Safiq Rahim.
Wanyama’s presence gives Kenya its first representative among the franchise’s Epic National Legends.
The recognition also allows international gamers who may not have followed Kenyan football closely to encounter one of the country’s most successful football exports through the game.
eFootball is a football simulation video game developed and published by Japanese entertainment company Konami. The franchise previously operated under the Pro Evolution Soccer (PES) name before Konami rebranded it as eFootball in 2021.
The free-to-play game allows users to build virtual football teams, recruit real-life players and legends, develop their abilities and compete against other gamers.
Its Dream Team mode allows players to assemble squads featuring active footballers and retired stars.
The game also supports competitive online matches and organised esports competitions, giving professional and amateur gamers opportunities to compete.
Through its National Legends collection, Konami introduces celebrated footballers into the virtual gaming environment, allowing users to recreate aspects of their playing careers.
Wanyama earned international recognition through his performances in Europe, where he represented Celtic, Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur. He became the first Kenyan to play in the Scottish Premier League after joining Celtic in 2011.
During his time in Scotland, he won two league titles and the Scottish Cup. One of his defining career moments came in November 2012 when he scored against Barcelona during Celtic’s famous 2-1 UEFA Champions League victory.
The goal made him the first Kenyan to score in the Champions League.
His performances attracted attention from English clubs, leading to a £12.5 million move to Southampton in 2013.
Tottenham subsequently signed him in 2016 for approximately £11 million, reuniting him with manager Mauricio Pochettino.
At Tottenham, Wanyama became part of the squad that reached the 2019 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool.
He also captained Harambee Stars and represented Kenya at the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
His latest recognition places his football achievements in a new environment, giving gamers an opportunity to feature a Kenyan international in their virtual squads.
