Wembanyama plays amateur football in Houston, scores twice in PSG jersey

A feigned free kick leading to a goal, a corner to the far post, and a heavy right-footed strike finding the back of the net—one might think this is a summary of the best plays of an average football player, but not a compilation of Victor Wembanyama.

Yet, the Frenchman from the San Antonio Spurs took part in an amateur football match at the Katy Sports Complex in Houston, Texas.

Summer Break Activities

The French center, recently called up for the second window of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers, is enjoying some downtime during the summer break. Wearing a Paris Saint-Germain jersey, the Parisian joined a friendly match among local youths.

Filmed by many internet users, who were more than surprised to see him on a football pitch, "Wemby" reportedly scored two goals. He did not miss the chance to celebrate in the style of Kylian Mbappé, before leaving to the cheers of the crowd.

Training with Hakeem Olajuwon

This is not the first time the Frenchman has joined a football match, as he did so in Japan last summer.

In Houston, Victor Wembanyama didn't just kick the round ball. He also took part in a special training session with Hakeem Olajuwon at the NBA legend's academy.