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Vikash Dhorasoo was born on 10 October, 1973 in Harfleur, France, is a French footballer (born 1973). Discover Vikash Dhorasoo'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 50 years old?

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Age 50 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 10 October, 1973
Birthday 10 October
Birthplace Harfleur, France
Nationality France

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Vikash Dhorasoo Height, Weight & Measurements

At 50 years old, Vikash Dhorasoo height is 1.68 m .

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Height 1.68 m
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Who Is Vikash Dhorasoo's Wife?

His wife is Émilie Dhorasoo

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Wife Émilie Dhorasoo
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Vikash Dhorasoo Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vikash Dhorasoo worth at the age of 50 years old? Vikash Dhorasoo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from France. We have estimated Vikash Dhorasoo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Timeline

1973

Vikash Rao Dhorasoo (born 10 October 1973) is a French former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

1993

Born in Harfleur near Le Havre in Normandy, Dhorasoo began his football career with Le Havre AC, where he made his debut in a 0–0 draw with AS Saint-Etienne in August 1993.

1998

After five years at Le Havre, he went on to play for Olympique Lyonnais in 1998.

1999

Internationally, Dhorasoo earned 18 caps and scored once for France from 1999 to 2006.

While at Lyon, Dhorasoo made his debut for the France national team in a goalless draw against Ukraine on 27 March 1999.

He played another national team match in June 1999, before his national team career went into a five-year hiatus.

2001

He had a brief spell at league rivals FC Girondins de Bordeaux from 2001 to 2002.

2003

Dhorasoo spent most of his career with Lyon, winning Ligue 1 twice in 2003 and 2004, and also had a loan at Bordeaux and a spell at Paris Saint-Germain, who dismissed him in October 2006.

He won two French Ligue 1 championships with Lyon in 2003 and 2004.

Dhorasoo is married and father of two daughters, born in 2003 and 2005.

He has spoken out against bigotry and in 2003 he started actively supporting Paris Foot Gay, a football club which combats homophobia and other discrimination in the sport.

Dhorasoo also works actively to fight poverty in countries such as India and has established several programs for it.

2004

In April 2004, Dhorasoo agreed to move abroad to play for Italian club AC Milan, on a two-year deal.

2005

Abroad, he had one year at Italy's AC Milan where he reached the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, and a spell at Livorno where he did not play.

He was an unused substitute in the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final, when Liverpool beat A.C. Milan on penalties, but won a runners-up medal.

Dhorasoo moved back to France in 2005, signing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Dhorasoo made 18 national team appearances between 1999 and 2006, scoring a single goal in a 4–0 home win over Cyprus on 12 October 2005, ensuring a place at the 2006 World Cup.

Dhorasoo is an Indo-Frenchman of Indo-Mauritian origins.

His ancestors were Telugus from Andhra Pradesh, India who migrated to Mauritius in the last century.

Vikash's parents and siblings moved to France where Vikash was born as the fourth child.

He began university studies in economics before committing to professional football.

2006

He was part of their team that came runners-up at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.

He was part of the PSG squad that won the 2006 Coupe de France, as he scored a 25-yard shot in the final and secured the victory against fierce rivals Marseille.

In September 2006, he criticised manager Guy Lacombe in an interview with L'Equipe, and a month later his contract with PSG was terminated, being the first player to be sacked from a French club since the Professional Footballers Charter was set up in 1973.

The reasons listed for dismissal were "His refusal to play for the reserves, his lack of loyalty, also his insubordination, disobedience and his permanent air of provocation".

Dhorasoo was called up for the France national team for the 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification in September 2004, and he represented the country at the 2006 FIFA World Cup in Germany.

After the World Cup, Dhorasoo publicly revealed the time spent in the French squad during the month-long tournament, through a documentary, much to the anger of France national team manager Raymond Domenech and the French Football Federation.

Dhorasoo was warned against publishing the documentary.

He retired from the France national team, saying "I am not interested in playing for Les Bleus any more. It's over."

After his dismissal from PSG in 2006, Dhorasoo became a professional poker player for Winamax.

2007

On 3 July 2007, Livorno announced to have signed Dhorasoo with a statement on their official website.

However, Livorno rescinded his contract in October of the same year due to differences with the club, before having played.

According to club president Aldo Spinelli, he refused to play a game for them.

2009

In July 2009, he became chairman of French football club L'Entente SSG.

Lyon

Bordeaux

AC Milan

2011

He quit the game in September 2011 after a defeat at the Partouche Poker Tour in Cannes.

2020

He earned $527,453 in his poker career, and as of November 2020 is ranked 142nd on France's all-time winners.

Dhorasoo's favorite music group is Belle and Sebastian and his favorite author is Jonathan Coe.