James Tedesco

James Tedesco is a star in NRL and has been playing as a fullback for the Sydney Roosters. Making his debut with Wests Tigers in 2012, James has won Jack Gibson Medal three times in a row, the first accomplishment by any player. Besides, he has also played internationally for Italy and Australia and representative level for the Prime Minister’s XIII, New South Wales City, and New South Wales in the South of Origin series.

James Tedesco was born in 1993 in Ryde, New South Wales, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on 8^th January, which makes his age 31 years. He holds Australian nationality and comes from a mixed ethnicity. The footballer completed his PE Teacher degree at the Strathfield campus of Australian Catholic University in 2016.

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James Tedesco Net Worth and Salary

The West Tigers signed James Tedesco in 2012 until the end of 2014. Weeks later, he was named at fullback for the team’s first trial match of the year. Likewise, in 2013, he was chosen to play for NSW City in the annual City vs Country Origin match, despite having the least experience. In 2014, James signed a 3-year contract with Canberra Raiders starting in 2015 but backflipped on his deal to stay with the Tigers. From August 2013 and round 7 of the 2015 season, James had scored 18 tries in 19 appearances.

He was named the Team of the year on the NRL’s website and was also a finalist for the Rugby League Players Association’s highest honor, the Player’s Player. Nonetheless, in 2017, he signed a 4-year contract with the Sydney Roosters, starting in the 2018 season. He made his debut for the team in a Round 1 loss to his former club the West Tigers in 2018. Regardless, he earned his first Origin man of the Match, won the team their fourth minor premiership in six years, and won the Jackson Gibson Medal.

On 2nd October, James won the 2019 Daily M Medal as the NRL’s best player with 34 votes. On 7th December, James signed a three-year extension to stay at the Sydney Roosters until the end of 2024 after being awarded the Jack Gibson Medal for the third year running. As of 2024, James Tedesco has an estimated net worth of $1.5 million.

Married to Wife, Maria Glinellis

James has often been making headlines in NRL. Likewise, the footballer has earned many followers, and many of his fans are interested in knowing if he has someone special supporting him in his career. Nonetheless, he is married to girlfriend-turned-wife, Maria Glinellis. Although the pair had not shared when they started dating, their first picture of them on social media dates back to October 2020, when they attended an event together.

Since then, the duo has featured each other many times on social media. In December of 2020, the duo also had a romantic getaway to Qualia Hamilton Island. Besides, in March, Maria also shared a picture of the pair attending a wedding together. Nonetheless, James has left many details of his relationship a secret.

James and his long-time girlfriend Maria celebrated their engagement in style. The couple shared her engagement party in social media posts. News.com.au reported that the couple announced their engagement ring in November, in his hometown of Menangle.

Maria explained how she feel about having him in his life. She said,

You make me the happiest girl now and forever. Thank you everyone for the beautiful messages.

Daily Mail reported back in January 10, 2023, that James and Maria tied-the-knot at the Hunter Valley at Redleaf Wollombi.

Parents, Siblings, and Family

 

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Teddy was born to his parents, John Tedesco and Rosemary Tedesco. His father is of Italian descent, whereas his mother is of Maltese. His family also includes his brother, Matthew Tedesco.

James Tedesco Height and Weight

James stands tall at a height of 6 feet. Likewise, he has a muscular, athletic body that weighs around 95 kg.

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