Maro Itoje: Maro Itoje: Age, height, position and salary

Something about a lock being named England captain just makes sense. Whether it's current head coach, Steve Borthwick, or talismanic World Cup winning captain Martin Johnson, England have a rich history of successful captains playing in the second row.

Leadership has followed Maro Itoje throughout his entire career. Since breaking through at Saracens back in 2013, he had been tipped as a future England captain.

In the summer of 2014, Itoje co-captained England's U20's to IRB Junior World Championship glory, playing a starring role in every single match.

The following season, 2014/15, Maro Itoje captained his boyhood club Saracens to the Anglo Welsh Cup at the age of 20, beating Exeter Chiefs in the final.

10 years later, following the departure of Owen Farrell to France, Maro Itoje was named as Saracens club captain at the age of 30, having made over 185 appearances for the Men in Black.

And now, on the eve of the 2025 Six Nations Championship, Maro Itoje has been named the official England captain, taking over from previous captain Jamie George for the tournament.

Who is Maro Itoje?

Maro Itoje Age

How old is Maro Itoje?

Born on 28th October, 1994, Maro Itoje is 30 years old.

Maro Itoje Birthplace & Nationality

Where is Maro Itoje from?

Maro Itoje was born in Camden, North London and represents England at international level.

His parents are Nigerian which could allow him to represent them as well under World Rugby's eligibility rules.

Maro Itoje Net Worth

What is Maro Itoje's Net Worth?

Maro Itoje's net worth is estimated to be around £1.46 million, mostly earned through his contract with Saracens which is estimated to be £850,000 a year.

Maro Itoje Rugby Profile

Maro Itoje Height and Weight

How tall is Maro Itoje?

Maro Itoje is 6ft 6ins (198cm) tall.

How much does Maro Itoje weigh?

Maro Itoje weighs 260 lbs (118kg).

Maro Itoje Position

What position does Maro Itoje play?

Maro Itoje plays predominantly as a lock forward/second row for Saracens and England.

Maro Itoje Current Club

Which club does Maro Itoje play for?

Maro Itoje plays for Saracens in the Rugby Premiership.

Maro Itoje Achievements in Rugby

Saracens

What has Maro Itoje achieved with Saracens?

Maro Itoje made his Saracens debut in 2013 at the age of 19. Since then he has made over 185 appearances for the club, scoring 24 tries.

In the 2014/15 season, Maro Itoje captained his boyhood club Saracens to Anglo Welsh Cup glory at the age of 20, beating Exeter Chiefs in the final to win his first of many pieces of silverware with the club.

Since his debut, Itoje has made 10 finals for Saracens in all competitions, winning five Premiership titles, three European Champions Cups and one Anglo Welsh Cup, cementing himself as one of Saracens' most decorated players ever.

In 2024/25, following the departure of Owen Farrell to France, Maro Itoje was named as Saracens club captain at the age of 30, as the club look to regain their spot at the top of Europe's elite.

England

What has Maro Itoje achieved with England?

Maro Itoje starred for England at age grade level, becoming a key player for the U18s and U20s, before making his senior England debut in 2016 against Italy.

In 2014, Itoje co-captained England's U20's to IRB Junior World Championship glory. Two years later, he was embarking on an incredible run of 26 wins out of 27 for club and country.

Itoje has played 88 times for England, scoring 7 tries and cementing himself as a key member of the international side, competing in the 2019 and 2023 World Cups where England finished second and third respectively.

He was also a member of the England side which won three Six Nations Championships, including one Grand Slam in 2016.

Ahead of the 2025 Six Nations Championship, Maro Itoje has been named the official England captain, hoping to emulate the successes of his early England career.

British and Irish Lions

What has Maro Itoje achieved with the British and Irish Lions?

Maro Itoje has toured twice with the British and Irish Lions, with Head Coach Warren Gatland calling the Englishman up for the 2017 tour of New Zealand and the 2021 tour of South Africa.

Itoje was the youngest member of the New Zealand tour at 22 years old, yet played a huge role in the historic drawn series. He played in three warm up matches and in all three tests against the All Blacks.

Maro Itoje travelled on the South Africa tour a much more seasoned pro. At the age of 26 he was an established name in the rugby world and demonstrated that on this tour.

He played in three warm up matches and again, played in all three tests as the Lions fell to defeat against the Springboks. Itoje was named man of the match in the first test which the Lions won 22-17 in Cape Town.