Age, Biography and Wiki
Mark Taufua (Mark Larry Taufua) was born on 24 October, 1981 in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, is a Samoa international rugby league footballer. Discover Mark Taufua'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 42 years old?
| Popular As |
Mark Larry Taufua |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
42 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
24 October, 1981 |
| Birthday |
24 October |
| Birthplace |
Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia |
| Nationality |
Australia
|
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 42 years old group.
Mark Taufua Height, Weight & Measurements
At 42 years old, Mark Taufua height is 188 cm and Weight 106 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
188 cm |
| Weight |
106 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Mark Taufua's Wife?
His wife is Angie Taufua
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Angie Taufua |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Mark Taufua Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mark Taufua worth at the age of 42 years old? Mark Taufua’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated Mark Taufua'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 |
Mark Taufua Social Network
Timeline
Mark Larry Taufua, also known by the nicknames of "Fu", or "Taff", is a Samoan former rugby league footballer who played as a and.
He played for the Newcastle Knights and the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL.
He was born in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia and is of Samoan descent.
Taufua's father was also a Heavy Weight boxer in New Zealand during the late 70s, where his alias was "Prince Tattoo" (due to his traditional Samoan tattoo known as Tatau or Pe'a. His mother Lulu Sapaea Faofua (Taufua) of Laulii died in 1996 due to cancer.
He is the uncle of current Brisbane Broncos player Payne Haas and Gold Coast Titans player Klese Haas.
His younger brother Larry Jnr, played for the Newcastle Knights in the Jersey Flegg Cup in 2006 and 2007.
After playing junior rugby league in Maitland Pickers for the Woodberry Warriors, Taufua switched to rugby union, playing for the Waratahs in the Newcastle and Hunter Rugby Union competition.
He was a Newcastle and NSW Country rugby union representative when in 2006 Brian Smith, the Knights coach at that time discovered him.
After debuting in the NRL midway through 2007, at 25, Taufua continued to improve.
In 2008, a Newcastle Herald article nicknamed him "The Samoan stealth bomber" after "teeth-rattling tackles and bone-jarring charges" against the Melbourne Storm, and in 2009, played in every game for Newcastle except their first-round loss to the Gold Coast.
In 2009 he was named as part of the Samoan side for the Pacific Cup.
He only missed a few games in 2010 due to injury.
On 7 June 2011, Taufua signed with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks for two years, starting in 2012.
Throughout the 2013 season, Taufua struggled to obtain game time in the NRL, due to the likes of Luke Lewis, Paul Gallen and Andrew Fifita, before him, but had a fitting end to his career with a stellar season as starting prop in a NSW Cup Premiership side, captained by Chad Townsend.
He announced his retirement from the game after the 2013 Rugby League World Cup.
Taufua later played for the West Newcastle Rosellas in the Newcastle Rugby League competition.
In April 2013 he played for Samoa in their Pacific Rugby League International against fierce pacific rivals Tonga.
Later in the year, Mark played for Samoa in their successful 2013 Rugby League World Cup campaign.
Mark Taufua is the second eldest son of Feiloivao Lilomaiava Taulave (Lave/Larry) Taufua, who is a Paramount Chief of Faleatiu, A'ana, Samoa.
