Manti Te’o is a former American footballer. His position on the field is linebacker. He attended Notre Dame, where he was a consensus All-American and received eight national awards. The San Diego Chargers selected him in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft.
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Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name | Manti Te’o |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 Years Old |
| Birth Date | January 26, 1991 |
| Gender | Male |
| Profession | American footballer |
| Birth Nation | Hawaii, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Place Of Birth | Laie |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Father | Brian Te’o |
| Famous For | Ottilia Te’o |
| Siblings | 5; BrieAnne, Tiare, Eden,Maya, Manasseh |
| School | Punahou School |
| University | University of Notre Dame |
| Awards | Maxwell Award and more |
| Married Date | Married |
| Wife | Jovi Nicole Engbino |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Net Worth | $4 Million |
| Source of Wealth | Football Career |
| Height | 1.85 m |
| Weight | 109 KG |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Manti Te’o Age, Biography
Manti Te’o was born on January 26, 1991, in Laie, Hawaii. His nationality is Hawaiian-American, and he is of Mixed ethnicity due to Samoan ancestry. As of 2024, he is 33 years old. He is the son of Brian and Ottilia Te’o, and he has five siblings: BrieAnne, Tiare, Eden, and Maya, as well as Manasseh. He went to Punahou School in Honolulu, Hawaii, and played for them. Te’o was named the Honolulu Advertiser’s state defensive player of the year and the Gatorade state player of the year as a junior in 2007.
He was named first-team all-state after racking up 90 tackles and five sacks on defense and 400 yards and ten touchdowns as a running back. Te’o helped Punahou win its first-ever state football championship during his senior year in 2008. He was named the 2008 Sporting News High School Athlete of the Year, making him the first Hawaiian and the first athlete of Polynesian descent to receive the honor. Te’o is only the third Hawaii high school player to be named to the USA Today All-American team, following Pat Kesi in 1990 and Jason Ching in 1995 (Ching is also a Punahou and Notre Dame alumnus).
He was regarded as one of the top prospects in the class of 2009. Te’o committed to the University of Notre Dame on National Signing Day in 2009. From 2009 to 2012, he was a member of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team. In the Irish’s game against Purdue, he made his first collegiate start.
Manti Te’o Height & Weight
Manti Te’o is a tall man with a height of 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) and a body weight of 241 lb (109 kg). He has a healthy body that he keeps in shape by exercising frequently. His hair is black, and his eyes are brown.
Manti Te’o Wife
Manti Te’o is a husband. He proposed to his girlfriend, personal trainer, and beauty consultant Jovi Nicole Engbino, in February 2020. On August 29, 2020, the couple will marry in La Jolla, California. Today, the happily married couple is having a great time. His sexual orientation is heterosexual.
Manti Te’o Net Worth 2024
Manti Te’o current net worth is estimated to be $4 million dollars as of February 2024. His main source of wealth is his football career, and he currently lives a lavish lifestyle. His annual income is estimated to be greater than $1 million. Details about his assets and mansion are still being revealed.
