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Va’afauese Apelu Maliko

POSITIONBack
AGE27
HEIGHT1.81m
WTR PERFORMANCE INDEX
67.1
Attack
59
Defence
64
Impact
49

Index rates overall contribution vs positional peers. 100 = best in position.

DATA NOTES

Detailed match data for this player is still being collected — per-match stats appear here after their next tracked fixture.

Generated from official match feeds

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Frequently asked questions

What position does Va'afauese Apelu Maliko play?

Va'afauese Apelu Maliko plays as a back for Samoa.

Which team does Va'afauese Apelu Maliko play for?

Va'afauese Apelu Maliko currently plays for Samoa.

How old is Va'afauese Apelu Maliko?

Va'afauese Apelu Maliko is 27 years old (born 10 November 1998).

How tall is Va'afauese Apelu Maliko?

Va'afauese Apelu Maliko stands 1.81m tall.

Teammates

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Samoa form

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Romania 37–38 18 JUL · L
Georgia 12–33 11 JUL · L
Hong Kong 66–19 4 JUL · W
Belgium 13–13 18 NOV · D
Namibia 26–8 13 NOV · W