Age, Biography and Wiki
Nelson Asofa-Solomona was born on 29 February, 1996 in Wellington, New Zealand, is a New Zealand international rugby league footballer. Discover Nelson Asofa-Solomona'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 28 years old?
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| Age |
28 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Pisces |
| Born |
29 February 1996 |
| Birthday |
29 February |
| Birthplace |
Wellington, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealand
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Nelson Asofa-Solomona Height, Weight & Measurements
At 28 years old, Nelson Asofa-Solomona height is 200 cm and Weight 115 kg.
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200 cm |
| Weight |
115 kg |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
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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.
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Not Available |
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Nelson Asofa-Solomona Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Nelson Asofa-Solomona worth at the age of 28 years old? Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from New Zealand. We have estimated Nelson Asofa-Solomona'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 |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
footballer |
Nelson Asofa-Solomona Social Network
Timeline
Nelson Asofa-Solomona (born 29 February 1996) is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL) and New Zealand at international level.
In 2014, Asofa-Solomona played for the Melbourne Storm's NYC team.
On 2 September, he was named at second-row in the 2014 NYC Team of the Year.
On 18 October, he played for the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos at second-row in the Kiwis' 15-14 win at Mount Smart Stadium.
In 2015, Asofa-Solomona graduated to Melbourne's Queensland Cup team, Sunshine Coast Falcons.
In Round 8 of the 2015 NRL season, he made his NRL debut for the Melbourne Storm against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, playing off the interchange bench in the Storms' 12-10 loss at AAMI Park.
On 2 May, he again played for the Junior Kiwis against the Junior Kangaroos, playing at prop in the Kiwis' 22-20 loss at Cbus Super Stadium.
In Round 20 against the St George Illawarra Dragons, he scored his first NRL career try in Melbourne's 22-4 win at McLean Park.
He finished off his debut year in the NRL having played in 12 matches and scoring one try.
On 1 February, Asofa-Solomona was named in Melbourne's 2016 NRL Auckland Nines squad.
Asofa-Solomona finished the 2016 NRL season with him playing in 15 matches for the Melbourne club.
Asofa-Solomona won the 2017 NRL Grand Final and the 2020 NRL Grand Final with Melbourne.
Asofa-Solomona was born in Wellington, New Zealand.
He is of Māori and Samoan descent.
Asofa-Solomona grew up playing rugby union for Upper Hutt Rams before playing rugby league.
He played his junior rugby league for the Upper Hutt Tigers and Wellington Orcas junior representative team while playing rugby union at Wellington College.
He was then signed by the Melbourne Storm at 15 years of age.
Asofa-Solomona briefly trialled veganism, however found it did not work with his dietary requirements.
Asofa-Solomona has, on multiple occasions, spoken of the influences his family has had on him throughout the years.
In February 2017, Asofa-Solomona was named in the Melbourne squad for the 2017 NRL Auckland Nines.
In April 2017, Asofa-Solomona was called into the New Zealand Kiwis squad with a view to making his international debut against the Kangaroos but had to withdraw due to a hand injury.
On 6 July 2017, Asofa-Solomona extended his contract with the Melbourne Storm to the end of the 2019 NRL season.
On 1 October 2017, in Melbourne's 2017 NRL Grand Final against the North Queensland Cowboys, Asofa-Solomona played off the interchange bench in the 34-6 victory.
Asofa-Solomona finished his successful 2017 NRL season with him playing in 26 matches and scoring four tries for Melbourne.
On 5 October 2017, Asofa-Solomona was named in the New Zealand Kiwis 24-man squad for the 2017 Rugby League World Cup.
On 28 October 2017, Asofa-Solomona made his international test debut for New Zealand against Samoa, where he played off the interchange bench and scored 1 try in the 38-8 win at Mt Smart Stadium.
In 2018, he stated that being able to provide for his family was one of the main perks of playing rugby league for the Melbourne Storm.
Asofa-Solomona has several tattoos, notably two Samoan designs - one on his right leg and one covering his right forearm.
He has stated that the flowers in his leg design are a tribute to his sisters and the women in his life.
Asofa-Solomona has four dogs: two dachshunds, a husky & a Staffordshire bull terrier.
Asofa-Solomona was part of the victorious 2018 World Club Challenge and was awarded Man of the Match award.
He was also part of the Melbourne Storm team that played in the 2018 NRL Grand Final.
Asofa-Solomona was nominated for Dally M Prop of the year in 2018.
Asofa-Solomona was part of the New Zealand national rugby league team tour of Denver, Colorado, in June 2018.
It was the first time that Asofa-Solomona had played in a team with cousin, Ken Maumalo, professionally.
Asofa-Solomona was awarded two Dally M points for his round one appearance in the victory over the Brisbane Broncos.
He won a popular vote for tackle of the round for his hit on Matt Gillett.
Round two saw Asofa-Solomona score his first try of the season.
Asofa-Solomona played 27 games for Melbourne in the 2019 NRL season as the club finished as runaway minor premiers.
