Age, Biography and Wiki
Marama Vahirua is a French Polynesian professional footballer who currently plays for French club FC Metz. He is a versatile forward who can play as a winger, striker, or attacking midfielder.
Vahirua began his career with AS Pirae in his native French Polynesia before moving to France in 2000 to join FC Nantes. He made his professional debut in 2001 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 18 goals. In 2006, he joined Ligue 1 side AS Monaco, where he made over 50 appearances and scored 8 goals.
In 2009, Vahirua joined Greek side Panathinaikos, where he made over 50 appearances and scored 8 goals. He then returned to France in 2011, joining Ligue 1 side FC Lorient. He made over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 15 goals.
In 2016, Vahirua joined FC Metz, where he has made over 50 appearances and scored 8 goals.
Vahirua has also represented the French Polynesia national team, making over 20 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
As of 2021, Marama Vahirua's net worth is estimated to be $2 million.
| Popular As |
Marama Kevin Vahirua |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
12 May, 1980 |
| Birthday |
12 May |
| Birthplace |
Papeete, Tahiti |
| Nationality |
French Polynesia |
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Marama Vahirua Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Marama Vahirua height is 1.72 m and Weight 68 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.72 m |
| Weight |
68 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Marama Vahirua Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Marama Vahirua worth at the age of 44 years old? Marama Vahirua’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from French Polynesia. We have estimated
Marama Vahirua's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
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Marama Vahirua Social Network
Timeline
On 20 March 2018, Vahirua returned for Tahiti, playing in a 0–0 draw in a friendly against New Caledonia.
In July 2018, Vahirua became president of Tahitian club A.S. Dragon, whom he last played for.
In summer 2017, he transferred to A.S. Dragon where he would play in the OFC Champions League in March 2018.
In 2016, he joined Temanava. In May 2017 he scored in the semi-final of the Tahiti Cup against A.S. Dragon but his team lost after penalties.
On 12 October 2013, he had signed with his hometown club A.S. Pirae.
He earned his first full cap for Tahiti on 17 June 2013 against Nigeria in a 6–1 losing effort at the Confederations Cup. He played the first 70 minutes of the game, setting up Tahiti's first goal of the tournament with a corner. After the tournament, Vahirua announced his retirement from the professional game, considering that he was leaving at the pinnacle of his career.
After his last professional contract, at Panthrakikos in 2013, Vahirua suffered from depression for two years.
After winning 2012 OFC Nations Cup, Tahiti coach Eddy Etaeta called Vahirua up for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Solomon Islands and New Caledonia on September 2012 and for the 2013 Confederations Cup in Brazil. Vahirua was the only full-time footballer in the mostly semi-professional squad, as well as the only one to play outside Tahiti.
Vahirua then went to Nice in August 2004, where he enjoyed two spectacular seasons, being reconverted to attacking midfielder in the process. After falling out with coach Frédéric Antonetti, he would leave the club in the Summer of 2007, joining fellow Ligue 1 side Lorient. The striker of Lorient announced on 12 May 2010 that he would play the following season with Nancy, and signed a three-year-deal. On 11 August 2011, he joined Ligue 2 side Monaco on loan until the end of the 2011–12 season.
Vahirua started his career at the famed youth academy of Nantes, winning several honors including a Ligue 1 championship. Vahirua became known for being a "super sub" in the 2000–01 championship season as he often scored goals coming on as a substitute. His goal celebration was to mimic rowing a kayak, a tribute to his Tahitian roots. He scored a goal in the 2001–02 Champions League when Nantes played against PSV Eindhoven.
Marama Vahirua (born 12 May 1980) is a retired Tahitian footballer who played as a striker. He spent most of his career in France before finishing his professional career in Greece with Panthrakikos F.C.. In July 2018, he became president of Tahitian club A.S. Dragon. Between 2013 and 2014, he was the technical director of the Tahitian Football Federation.
