Age, Biography and Wiki
Joeli Vidiri (Joeli Vidiri Natabua Nadriubalavu Nalewavada) was born on 23 November, 1973 in Nausori Highlands, Fiji, is a Fijian rugby union footballer (1973–2022). Discover Joeli Vidiri'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 48 years old?
| Popular As |
Joeli Vidiri Natabua Nadriubalavu Nalewavada |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
48 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
23 November, 1973 |
| Birthday |
23 November |
| Birthplace |
Nausori Highlands, Fiji |
| Date of death |
23 February, 2022 |
| Died Place |
Sacramento, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Fiji
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 48 years old group.
Joeli Vidiri Height, Weight & Measurements
At 48 years old, Joeli Vidiri height is 190 cm and Weight 100 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
190 cm |
| Weight |
100 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 |
Joeli Vidiri Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joeli Vidiri worth at the age of 48 years old? Joeli Vidiri’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Fiji. We have estimated Joeli Vidiri'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 |
Joeli Vidiri Social Network
Timeline
Joeli Vidiri (23 November 1973 – 23 February 2022) was a professional rugby union footballer who played as a wing.
Born in Fiji, he earned seven caps for the Fiji national team before switching his allegiance to New Zealand, for whom he earned two more caps.
Vidiri studied at Queen Victoria School (Fiji).
He represented Fiji in both 15s and sevens before coming to New Zealand in 1994.
He played for the Auckland Blues in the Super 12 competition and represented Counties Manukau in the NPC.
Vidiri played in the Super 12 for the Auckland Blues from 1996 until 2001, where he scored 43 tries in 61 games, at the time an individual record.
He only managed to play two tests for New Zealand in 1998.
In 2000 Joeli created the record for most tries scored in one match scoring four against the Bulls, a record which has since been broken when Sean Wainui scored five tries against the Waratahs in 2021.
He had a song named after him (Give Me Hope Joeli) that was very popular with the Auckland Blues fans at home games at Eden Park.
In 2000 Vidiri played for the Barbarian F.C. against Leicester Tigers.
Vidiri made 71 provincial appearances for Counties, for whom Vidiri scored 56 tries.
In 2001 he was diagnosed with a kidney illness and placed on dialysis treatment like his fellow Auckland Blues winger Jonah Lomu.
He appeared in only five Super 12 matches in 2001, with his illness impacting on his ability to play.
After two early matches with Auckland in the 2001 NPC, he ended his career.
After his career was cut short, it was revealed that Vidiri had been waiting on a transplant for over a decade (accurate to 2013), and on 8 April 2013 episode of Campbell Live, it had been revealed he was talked out of a kidney transplant in 2008, and had taken himself out of the waiting list due to his mother's scepticism and traditional views against transplants and surgery.
Vidiri died on 23 February 2022, at the age of 48, in Sacramento, California, from complications of COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in California, shortly after getting married.
Tributes from the Rugby community were shared through the New Zealand media.
