Former NRL striker’s son signs with Premier League club Burnley FC
Marley Leuluai, son of former NRL striker Kylie Leuluai, will not follow in his father’s footsteps but instead embark on his own journey under a different code.
Marley Leuluai has signed his first professional contract with football giants Burnley FC, who play in the Premier League, the top football league in England.
A professional defender, the youngster has represented the New Zealand U17 national team and is currently representing the country at the FIFA U17 World Cup in Indonesia.
Leuluai’s father is none other than Kylie Leuluai.
A journeyman, Leuluai worked with the Balmain Tigers, Wests Tigers, Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Manly Sea Eagles over eight years in the NRL – logging 78 first grade matches.
However, the Samoa international is best known for his time playing overseas with Super League club Leeds Rhinos, where he played 258 games and scored
88 points between 2007 and 2015.
“C “Signing me is a dream come true first professional contract,” said young Leuluai.
“It really is, I can’t say more, it’s a dream .
“Honestly, I think joining Burnley’s Academy is the perfect move.
Playing style let’s try it out: I’ve been playing this all my life, it’s a the transition was really nice and I loved every minute of it.
It’s been really good so far.
“I’m so excited, to represent your country in a World Cup is a dream come true as well.
I’ve got an exciting few weeks coming up so I can’t wait.
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