Samuel Loizou (/lɔɪz/) (born 25 December 2002) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the Parramatta Eels in the National Rugby League (NRL).

Sam Loizou
Personal information
Full nameSamuel Loizou
Born (2002-12-25) 25 December 2002 (age 21)
Beaumont Hills, New South Wales, Australia
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight98 kg (216 lb; 15 st 6 lb)
Playing information
PositionWing, Centre
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
2021– Parramatta Eels 1 0 0 0 0
Source: [1]
As of 4 September 2021

Playing career

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Loizou is of Greek Cypriot heritage.[2]

In 2019, Loizou represented the Australian Schoolboys being the youngest player in the squad. Loizou was also a part of Parramatta's SG Ball team at 16 years of age winning their best and fairest award in 2019.

In 2021, Loizou started training with Parramatta's first grade squad, playing for their Jersey Flegg team and appearing in two games for NSW Cup. In round 25 2021, Loizou made his NRL debut for Parramatta off the bench against the Penrith Panthers at Cbus Super Stadium in a 6–40 loss.[3][4] Loizou made no appearances for Parramatta in either the 2022 NRL season or the 2023 NRL season. He would instead continue to play for the clubs NSW Cup team. On 31 October 2023, Loizou was released by Parramatta after not being offered a new contract.[5] On 21 November 2023, it was announced by the Wests Tigers that they had offered Loizou a train and trial deal ahead of the 2024 NRL season.[6] After failing to secure a contract with the Wests Tigers, Loizou returned to the Parramatta team ahead of the 2024 NRL season.[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Career Stats & Summary - Rugby League Project". Rugbyleagueproject.org.
  2. ^ Walter, Brad (23 March 2022). "League of nations:Stars representing 40 countries". NRL.com.
  3. ^ "Eels' big risk in naming 'barely recognisable' team as concerns grow over mass resting". www.foxsports.com.au. 31 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Brian To'o bags three tries as Penrith Panthers belt Parramatta Eels". www.news.com.au.
  5. ^ "Grand Final flyer let go as Eels farewell FIVE departing players — Off-season Central". www.foxsports.com.au.
  6. ^ "Club News: 2024 squad update". www.weststigers.com.au.
  7. ^ "Outside back returns to Parramatta Eels". www.zerotackle.com.
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