Salesi Foketi

Salesi Foketi is a New Zealand professional rugby league footballer who plays as a and for the Sydney Roosters in the National Rugby League.

Career

Foketi grew up in South Auckland. He attended St. Paul's College, Auckland in Auckland, New Zealand, helping the college to win 2021 Auckland Championship. He signed with the Sydney Roosters as a 17 year old, playing for the club in Harold Matthews, SG Ball and Jersey Flegg competitions.

2025

Foketi made his first grade debut in round 1 of the 2025 NRL season against the Brisbane Broncos off the interchange bench. In March he was sin-binned for a high tackle.
Foketi played 19games for the Sydney Roosters in the 2025 NRL season as the club finished 8th on the table and qualified for the finals.