Jaiyah Saelua
Soccer Player

Jaiyah Saelua Net Worth

Jaiyah Saelua is a Samoan-American soccer player who made history by becoming the first transgender player to compete in a men's FIFA World Cup qualifier. Born on July 19, 1988 in Leone, Samoa, Saelua debuted for the American Samoa national team at age 15 and has since played for the indoor soccer franchise Savage FC. She is an inspirational figure for the LGBTQ+ community and a role model for aspiring soccer players.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 19, 1988
Birth Place Leone, Samoa
Age 35 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

Samoan-American soccer player who is notable for being the first transgender player to compete in a men's FIFA World Cup qualifier. She debuted for the American Samoa national team at age 15 and has played for the indoor soccer franchise Savage FC. 

Before Fame

She first picked up soccer at age 11 and was a performing arts student at the University of Hawaii

Trivia

She was one of the subjects of the British documentary Next Goal Wins (2014). 

Family Life

She is the daughter of soccer player and coach Nicky Salapu.

Associated With

She has been coached by Thomas Rongen.

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