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Tevita Vaikona was born on 18 August, 1974 in Tonga, is a Tonga international rugby league footballer. Discover Tevita Vaikona'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 49 years old?
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49 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
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18 August, 1974 |
Birthday |
18 August |
Birthplace |
Tonga |
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Tonga
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 49 years old group.
Tevita Vaikona Height, Weight & Measurements
At 49 years old, Tevita Vaikona height is 187 cm and Weight 101 kg.
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187 cm |
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101 kg |
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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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Tevita Vaikona Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Tevita Vaikona worth at the age of 49 years old? Tevita Vaikona’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Tonga. We have estimated Tevita Vaikona's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Timeline
Tevita Vaikona (born 18 August 1974) is a Tongan professional rugby league and rugby union footballer, a winger who played rugby league and picked up many honours before switching codes to rugby union.
He made the Junior Kiwis in 1994 and in 1994 Vaikona played for the Canterbury Country Cardinals in the Lion Red Cup and represented both Canterbury, New Zealand Universities and the New Zealand Residents.
Vaikona moved to Hull F.C. in 1994 and played alongside fellow Cantabrian Shane Endacott.
Vaikona was selected for Tonga in the 1995 World Cup.
In the Rugby League First Division he played for Hull FC, and in the Super League he played for the Bradford Bulls where his tries and powerful play saw him voted the best rugby league in the World.
Vaikona played for the Bradford Bulls on the in the 1999 Super League Grand Final which was lost to St Helens R.F.C.
Vaikona also played for Tonga in the 2000 Rugby League World Cup and was his country's top try-scorer for the tournament.
Vaikona played for the Bradford Bulls on the in their 2001 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors.
As Super League VI champions, the Bradford Bulls played against 2001 NRL Premiers, the Newcastle Knights in the 2002 World Club Challenge.
Vaikona played on the in Bradford Bulls' victory.
In 2002, Vaikona was voted best rugby league winger in the world.
Vaikona started playing rugby league when he was studying in Christchurch, New Zealand at Lincoln University.
He was a Junior Kiwi and was called up for New Zealand in 2002 but did not play a match.
Vaikona played for the Bradford Bulls on the in their 2002 Super League Grand Final loss against St. Helens.
While still playing rugby league, Vaikona played Rugby sevens for Tonga at the 2002 Commonwealth Games.
Vaikona played for the Bradford Bulls on the in their 2003 Super League Grand Final victory over the Wigan Warriors.
Having won Super League VIII, Bradford played against 2003 NRL Premiers, the Penrith Panthers in the 2004 World Club Challenge.
Vaikona played on the in the Bradford Bulls' 22–4 victory.
Vaikona joined North London-based Saracens F.C. from Bradford Bulls in 2004 and went on to score a try on his début a few months later.
In his first season in rugby union, he was the top off-loader in the premiership during the 2004/05 season.
He has also represented Tonga on numerous occasions.
Injury stalled his 2005/06 campaign, but he soon came back to where he left off although 2006–07 was a less successful season in terms of points scored.
He is known for his offloading ability, which has led to numerous tries for his club.
He was not selected for the squad for the 2007 World Cup.
He is a rugby sevens athlete, having represented Tonga in the Commonwealth games and both the Bradford Bulls and the Saracens in the Twickenham sevens.
He was also named Player of the Season during his first year at the Saracens.
In April 2007, Saracens announced that Tevita was leaving the club for pastures new and he signed a two-year contract with a French outfit, Racing Metro, Paris where he played during the 2007/08 season.
In February 2008 Tevita signed for Hull Rugby Union Football Club on a two-year contract and made a try scoring début against Birkenhead Park on 1 March 2008.
Tevita worked as the Director of Rugby at Hull Rugby Union Football Club and later as the Director of Sport at Bishop Burton College in the East Riding.