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William Hopoate was born on 9 May, 1992 in Manly, New South Wales, Australia, is a Tonga international rugby league footballer. Discover William Hopoate'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 31 years old?
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William Hopoate |
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Age |
31 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
Born |
9 May, 1992 |
Birthday |
9 May |
Birthplace |
Manly, New South Wales, Australia |
Nationality |
Australia
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He is a member of famous footballer with the age 31 years old group.
William Hopoate Height, Weight & Measurements
At 31 years old, William Hopoate height is 186 cm and Weight 98 kg.
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186 cm |
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98 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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William Hopoate Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is William Hopoate worth at the age of 31 years old? William Hopoate’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Australia. We have estimated William Hopoate'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 |
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William Hopoate Social Network
Timeline
William Hopoate (Viliami Hopoate; born 9 May 1992) also known by the nickname of "Hoppa", is a retired Tonga international rugby league footballer.
He played for the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, Parramatta Eels and Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs in the National Rugby League.
Hopoate has also played for New South Wales City and New South Wales in the State of Origin series.
Hopoate was born in Manly, New South Wales, Australia.
He attended Cromer Campus and represented Australian Schoolboys rugby league team.
Hopoate is the son of former Australian international, John Hopoate.
He joined Manly's squads in 2009 at the age of 16 and played the entire year in the Sea Eagles Toyota Cup.
He primarily played at but also played on the wing and in the centres.
Despite a season-ending injury to Manly 1st-grade fullback Brett Stewart in Round 1 of the 2010 NRL season, Hopoate had to wait until Round 13 to make his debut as coach Des Hasler preferred to use Ben Farrar in the custodian role.
Hopoate is the son of former Manly player John Hopoate, though other than his physical size, speed, strength and general play, he has shown none of the "bad boy" habits which saw his father often on the sidelines through suspension.
Hopoate also represented the Australian Schoolboys team.
In Round 3 of the 2011 NRL season, Hopoate scored his first ever double against the Newcastle Knights at Brookvale Oval.
Hopoate was part of the Manly side that defeated the New Zealand Warriors in the 2011 NRL Grand Final where he was denied the opening try but did produce a flick pass that sent Glenn Stewart over the line for a crucial try in the second half.
In October 2011, Hopoate signed a two-year contract with the Parramatta Eels starting in 2014, after his Mormon mission ended.
On 5 June 2011 Hopoate was selected to play State of Origin for New South Wales in Game 2 against Queensland at ANZ Stadium.
He is the second youngest player behind Brad Fittler ever selected to play for NSW and he scored a try on debut helping NSW level the 3-game series at one all with an 18–8 win.
In April 2015, he agreed to re-sign with the Parramatta club on a three-year contract, however due to legal complications, the contract wasn't registered and Hopoate was left a free agent.
On 7 December 2015, Hopoate signed a 2-year contract with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs starting in 2016.
In his first season with Canterbury, Hopoate announced that he would not be playing for the club on Sundays due to his religious faith.
Hopoate even went as far to say that he would not play for Canterbury in the grand final if the club was to make it that far as the final is on a Sunday.
Hopoate missed Canterbury's qualifying final against Penrith due to the game being played on Sunday.
The club finished in 15th place on the table, only avoiding the Wooden Spoon by for and against.
On 10 August 2021, Hopoate signed a two-year deal with English side St Helens RFC with the option of a third season.
Hopoate made a total of 24 appearances for Canterbury in the 2021 NRL season as the club finished last and claimed the Wooden Spoon.
In round 1 of the 2022 Super League season, Hopoate made his club debut for St Helens where they defeated the Catalans Dragons 28-8.
On 24 September 2022, Hopoate played at centre in St Helens 24-12 Super League Grand Final victory over Leeds.
On 18 February 2023, Hopoate played in St Helens 13-12 upset victory over Penrith in the 2023 World Club Challenge.
On 21 September 2023, it was announced that Hopoate would be departing St Helens at the end of the 2023 Super League season.
Hopoate played 16 games for St Helens in the 2023 Super League season as the club finished third on the table.
He played in St Helens narrow loss against the Catalans Dragons in the semi-final which ended St Helens four-year dominance of the competition.
On 5 November 2023, immediately following the 2023 Tonga tour of England, he announced his retirement from professional rugby league.
In 2016, Hopoate took the Parramatta Eels to court and was seeking $1.83 million in damages.
On 29 October 2016, both parties came to an agreement of a $400,000 settlement.
On 14 May 2017, Hopoate reversed his decision and declared that he would be playing Sunday games again for Canterbury.
On 1 June 2017, Hopoate re-signed with the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs for a further three years until 2020.
In 2017 Hopoate elected to represent the nation of his ancestral heritage, Tonga.
He played fullback in every game of their stunning charge to the 2017 Rugby League World Cup semi-finals.
On 27 November 2019, Hopoate signed a two-year contract extension to remain at Canterbury until the end of the 2021 season.
Hopoate made a total of 13 appearances for Canterbury in the 2020 NRL season.