Date of Birth: April 3, 1989
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Israel Folau is a professional athlete from Australia, known for his exceptional versatility in playing multiple sports at a high level. Born on April 3, 1989, in Minto, New South Wales, Folau initially gained fame as a rugby league player. He began his rugby league career at the age of 17 with the Melbourne Storm in the National Rugby League (NRL). His powerful performance earned him the Dally M Rookie of the Year award in 2007. In 2009, Folau switched to the Brisbane Broncos before making a significant career shift to Australian Rules Football (AFL) in 2011, joining the Greater Western Sydney Giants. However, his stint in the AFL was short-lived, and he returned to rugby, this time union, in 2013, joining the New South Wales Waratahs. Folau’s impact in rugby union was immediate and profound, earning him a place in the Wallabies, Australia’s national rugby union team, where he became one of the team’s standout players. Folau’s career has not been without controversy. His outspoken views on social media led to a high-profile dispute with Rugby Australia in 2019, resulting in the termination of his contract. Despite these controversies, Folau has continued his athletic career, including a stint in French rugby league.
5 Interesting Facts about Israel Folau
1. Israel Folau is one of the few athletes to have played at the professional level in rugby league, Australian Rules Football, and rugby union.
2. He made his debut for the Australian national rugby league team at the age of 18, making him the youngest player to represent Australia in rugby league.
3. Folau holds the record for the most tries scored in a season for the Melbourne Storm.
4. In 2015, he became the fastest player to reach 30 tries in Super Rugby history.
5. Folau’s controversial social media posts led to a landmark legal case against Rugby Australia, which was settled confidentially.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Israel Folau
1. “My faith is the most important thing in my life.”
2. “I don’t want to be defined by my sporting achievements alone.”
3. “I’ve always tried to adapt and learn as much as I can in every sport I’ve played.”
4. “Controversy is something that comes with being in the public eye.”
5. “I stand by what I believe in, even if it means facing significant challenges.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of his career, Israel Folau’s net worth was estimated to be around $10 million AUD.
Children
Israel Folau and his wife, Maria Tuta’ia, have two children together.
Relevant Links
1. [Israel Folau’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israel_Folau
2. [Biography on Rugby.com.au](https://www.rugby.com.au/players/israel-folau
4. [Israel Folau’s career stats](https://www.espn.com/rugby/player/stats/_/id/125322/israel-folau
5. [Article on Folau’s Controversies](https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/48251230
