Ata Mariota

Ata Mariota is a Samoan professional rugby league footballer who plays as a or for the Canberra Raiders in the NRL and Samoa national [rugby league team|Samoa] at international level.

Background

Mariota was born in Apia, Samoa.
He played his junior rugby league for the Manurewa Marlins and attended Manurewa High School where he also played rugby union.

Career

2022

In round 21 of the 2022 NRL season, Mariota made his first grade debut for Canberra against the Penrith Panthers. He entered the game as a concussion replacement for Ryan Sutton after he failed his HIA.

2023

Mariota played a total of 17 matches for Canberra in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals. He played in the clubs elimination final loss to Newcastle.

2024

Mariota played 23 matches for Canberra in the 2024 NRL season as the club finished 9th on the table.

2025

Mariota played 26 matches for Canberra in the 2025 NRL season as the club claimed the Minor Premiership. He played in both finals matches as Canberra went out in straight sets losing to both Brisbane and Cronulla.