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Born | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia | 14 November 1997||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 92 kg (14 st 7 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Position | Halfback | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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As of 15 August 2024 |
Nathan Cleary (born 14 November 1997) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a halfback for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League and Australia at international level. He won the Clive Churchill Medal in 2021 and 2023 as well as Dally M Halfback of the year in 2020 and 2021. As co-captain, Cleary also led the Penrith Panthers to 4 grand final appearances, including three consecutive premiership wins from 2021 to 2023. He is considered one of the best halfbacks in the modern era.
He has represented the NSW Blues in State of Origin, played for City NSW and played for Australia at international level.