Biography
Nathan Cleary (born 14 November 1997) is an extremely talented Australian rugby union player. He won the prestigious Clive Churchill Medal in 2021 and 2023, and he also won the Dally M Halfback of the Year title in 2020 and 2021.
He is a commanding presence on the field as a midfielder for the Penrith Panthers in the prestigious National Rugby League (NRL).
His talent transcended national borders as he proudly wore the green and gold jersey, representing Australia on the international stage. Nathan Cleary’s remarkable skills and unwavering commitment to the game cemented his status as a key figure in international and club rugby union.
Australian rugby player
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| Full name: | Nathan Cleary |
| Born: | November 14, 1997 (age 26) |
| Place of birth: | Sydney, Australia |
| Nationality: | Australia |
| Education: | Sacred Heart College, St. Dominic College |
| Height: | 1.82 meters |
| Parents: | Ivan Cleary, Rebecca Cleary |
| Siblings: | Indi Cleary, Jett Cleary, Milaya Cleary |
| Couple: | Unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Mary Fowler |
| The children: | Do not have |
| Job: | Rugby player |
| Net worth: | $500,000 – $1 million (USD) |
Early life and education
Nathan Cleary, originally from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, was born on November 14, 1997. He was raised in a loving family by his parents, Ivan Cleary (father) and Rebecca Cleary (mother).
Nathan Cleary also shared his childhood with three siblings: two sisters, Milaya Cleary and Indi Cleary, and one brother, Jett Cleary. As he progressed, Nathan attended Sacred Heart College in Auckland and St. Dominic College.
Career
Nathan Cleary’s journey in rugby union has been nothing short of incredible. Imagine, he became the youngest player to ever score 200 points in a season! It’s like setting a new standard and then smashing it.
Back in 2018, he stepped onto the State of Origin stage for New South Wales, and boy did he make an impact. His moves helped lead the team to a series win against Queensland. Then, in a game against Newcastle the following year, he scored a club record 34 tries.
But Nathan Cleary didn’t stop there. When Australia called him up for the 2021 Rugby World Cup, he not only showed up, he dominated. His debut saw him score tries and kick the ball like a child’s play, leading Australia to an incredible 84-0 win over Scotland. And let’s not forget his pivotal role in winning the World Cup final against Samoa.
Fast forward to 2022, and Nathan is still on fire. He led the Penrith Panthers to their first NRL Premiership in over two decades! And to cap it all off, he was named man of the match in the Grand Final, winning the Clive Churchill Medal. Oh, and did I mention he won his third consecutive Dally M Halfback of the Year award? Yeah, he’s basically a legend in the making.
Awards & Nominations
- Rookie of the Year 2016 Ben Alexander
- Penrith Panthers Player of the Year 2016, 2020
- Merv Cartwright Medal 2020, 2021
- RLPA Midfielder of the Year 2020, 2021
- RLPA Players’ Champions 2020
- Brad Fittler Medal 2020
- 2020, 2021 Dally M Midfielder of the Year
- 2021, 2023 Clive Churchill Medal
Social media
- Instagram: @nathancleary_
- Twitter: @nathancleary
Personal life
Nathan Cleary, a 26-year-old respected rugby player, is happily in a relationship with talented actress Mary Fowler. Although their relationship is going strong, they are yet to embark on their journey to parenthood and do not have any children.
Net worth
Nathan Cleary’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million. Renowned as one of the highest-paid rugby players in the world, Cleary is said to earn around $1 million a year.
He also supplements his income through lucrative endorsement and sponsorship deals. In 2022, Cleary signed a new contract with the Penrith Panthers, securing him an impressive $1.5 million per year.
