David Nofoaluma
A powerful winger known for his try-scoring prowess, he forged a unique international career representing two nations on the rugby league field.
Born 1993 (age 33)·Samoa & Serbia international rugby league footballer·Birthday: November 28·Millennials
Biography
David Nofoaluma's journey in rugby league is a story of power, persistence, and dual heritage. Of Samoan descent and eligible for Serbia through his wife, he carved out a long and impactful career primarily with the Wests Tigers in the NRL. His game was defined by a robust, hard-running style, a knack for finding the try line, and a fearless approach under the high ball. While he became a mainstay and a fan favorite at club level, his international path was distinctive. He first pulled on the Serbian jersey, helping to raise the profile of the sport in Europe, before later answering the call to represent Samoa on the world stage. This dual commitment highlights the increasingly global and interconnected nature of modern rugby league.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
David was born in 1993, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When David Was Born
The biggest hits of 1993
#1 Movie
Jurassic Park
Best Picture
Schindler's List
#1 TV Show
60 Minutes
David's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1993Born
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
1998Started school
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2006Became a teenager
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Could drive
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2011Could vote
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2014Turned 21
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2023Turned 30
ChatGPT goes mainstream; Israel-Hamas war begins
Gas: $3.52/galHome: $361,600Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Flowers" — Miley CyrusBest Picture: Oppenheimer
2026Age 33 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played over 150 NRL games, the majority for the Wests Tigers, scoring more than 70 tries.
- Represented Samoa in international rugby league, including at the Rugby League World Cup.
- Also played for the Serbian national rugby league team earlier in his career.
Did You Know?
He holds the Wests Tigers club record for most tries in a season, scoring 17 in the 2020 NRL season.
He was named the Wests Tigers' Player of the Year in 2020.
His surname, Nofoaluma, is Samoan.
“I run hard, tackle hard, and play for my family.”
