Janeiro Wakeham

Janeiro Wakeham (born 24 March 2003) is a Fijian professional rugby union footballer who plays as a lock.

Early life He is from Suva, Fiji. He attended Suva Grammar School and played for Fiji at under-16 level in 2018.

Career Rugby union He was part of the Fiji Rugby Union’s Elite Player Pathway program. He was the youngest player for the Fijian squad in 2020, and was also part of the Suva Under-20 team. He joined Top 14 club Stade Français in France in March 2021 on a four-year contract.

He played on loan at Pro D2 club Stade Niçois during the 2023-24 season. In July 2024, he signed for London-based RFU Championship side Ealing Trailfinders.

NFL In December 2024, it was announced that he would be entering the National Football League (NFL) by joining the International Player Pathway (IPP) program for the 2025 NFL season. He became the first Fijian to participate in the IPP.

Personal life He is 6 foot and 9 inches tall and weighs 320 pounds with 36-inch arms. He speaks Fijian and English.