Apr 13, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) prepares to throw a ball in to the stands in celebration of Fan Appreciation Day after a victory over the Toronto Raptors at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Rare Victor Wembanyama Moment Playing Soccer Goes Viral

Originally posted on San Antonio Spurs on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 3:23 PM ET

The San Antonio Spurs' season is over, as after failing to make the playoffs, they'll be crossing their fingers up until the NBA Draft Lottery on May 12th, when they hope to jump up from their positioning at eighth-best odds. Regardless of where they end up, they hold two lottery selections and have a bright future with Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox at the helm.

Wembanyama's stellar second season was cut short due to a blood clot, as he was on pace to become the youngest player in NBA history to win the Defensive Player of the Year award. While fans will be looking to see how the star Frenchman grows in year three, he was recently caught in a viral moment playing another sport he's passionate about: soccer.

Wemby looks INSANE playing soccer

(h/t @CourtsideBuzzX, @TheDunkCentral l)pic.twitter.com/4B0s86ZDMg
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) April 24, 2025

Looking like the giant he is, Wembanyama was filmed playing soccer with some locals in Costa Rica. Displaying solid soccer skills for his size, Wembanyama was caught dribbling past defenders and seemingly enjoying his offseason as he prepares for a big season next year.

From France, Wembanyama has shown support in the past for the French club Paris Saint-Germain, one of the top clubs in the world. Given that most soccer players are under six feet tall, Wembanyama trading in his cleats for some sneakers was the right choice. Regardless, Wembanyama's passion for soccer isn't a foreign concept to NBA players of the past and present.

Victor Wembanyama and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in Paris to catch PSG vs. Man City pic.twitter.com/wBIAbIrdMl
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) January 22, 2025

With the assets to still make moves this offseason, Wembanyama might have the right pieces in place alongside him next season to bring the Spurs back to the playoffs.

This article first appeared on San Antonio Spurs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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