Age, Biography and Wiki
Rio Mavuba (Rio Antonio Zoba Mavuba) was born on 8 March, 1984 in Born at sea, is a French footballer. Discover Rio Mavuba's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 40 years old?
| Popular As |
Rio Antonio Zoba Mavuba |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
40 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
8 March 1984 |
| Birthday |
8 March |
| Birthplace |
Born at sea |
| Nationality |
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 40 years old group.
Rio Mavuba Height, Weight & Measurements
At 40 years old, Rio Mavuba height is 1.72 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.72 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| 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 |
Rio Mavuba Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rio Mavuba worth at the age of 40 years old? Rio Mavuba’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from . We have estimated Rio Mavuba's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Rio Mavuba Social Network
Timeline
Mavuba's father was Mavuba Mafuila, a footballer who appeared at the 1974 FIFA World Cup with Zaire, while his mother was an Angolan national.
He was born on board a boat in international waters during the period of the Angolan Civil War, and later stated that his birth certificate did not have a nationality on it, reading only "born at sea".
His nephew Kenny also became a footballer, in the French lower leagues.
Mavuba's mother died when he was two, and his father when he was 12 years old.
He launched himself into football to help deal with his grief.
Mavuba played youth football with Bordeaux.
Rio Antonio Zoba Mavuba (born 8 March 1984) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
He works as assistant manager at Bordeaux II.
In December 2003, Mavuba played a friendly match with the DR Congo national under-21 team.
He was also eligible to play for Angola.
A France international between 2004 and 2014, Mavuba represented the country at the 2014 World Cup.
He made his Ligue 1 debut on 10 January 2004 in a 2–1 away win against Montpellier and, under recently appointed manager Michel Pavon, became an immediate first-choice.
From the 2004–05 season until the end of his spell, Mavuba never appeared in less than 32 league matches.
From the 2004 Toulon Tournament to the 2006 UEFA European Championship, he served as captain of the French under-21s.
Mavuba won his first cap for the senior France side on 18 August 2004, in a 1–1 friendly draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rennes.
He then turn down Claude Le Roy's invitations to play for DR Congo national team.
On 3 July 2007, Mavuba signed a five-year contract with Villarreal worth €7 million, as the Spanish side had lost Alessio Tacchinardi who returned to Juventus following a loan.
He found it hard to break into the first team, only totalling 219 minutes in La Liga, and in late January 2008 joined Lille on loan until the end of the season.
The transfer was made subsequently permanent in summer 2008, with the player penning a four-year contract for a reported fee of €7 million.
He appeared in 46 matches between the league and the Coupe de France in his third year, helping Les Dogues win both competitions, the former after a 57-year wait.
He spent most of his professional career with Bordeaux and Lille, winning the 2011 national championship with the latter.
Mavuba suffered a knee injury midway through the 2012–13 season, being sidelined for more than three months.
On 22 December 2013, the team captain scored his first goal of the new campaign, helping to a 2–2 draw at Paris Saint-Germain and being involved in a scuffle with Zlatan Ibrahimović, with both players being booked late into the first half.
Mavuba was selected by coach Didier Deschamps for his 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.
He made his debut in the competition on 15 June, coming on as a second-half substitute for Yohan Cabaye in a 3–0 group stage win against Honduras.
On 26 May 2015, Mavuba signed a new four-year deal with Lille.
On 21 July 2017, 33-year-old Mavuba agreed to a three-year contract with Czech club Sparta Prague.
He returned to his adopted homeland on 14 September 2018, signing with Championnat National 3 amateurs FCE Mérignac-Arlac.
Mavuba was appointed manager of his last team in April 2019.
In October 2020, he became assistant coach at Bordeaux's reserves.
