England and Saracens captain Maro Itoje is one of rugby’s most marketable stars, blending elite performance with a fast-growing off-field profile.
Maro Itoje: Career Stats at a Glance
| Country | England |
|---|---|
| Position | Lock |
| International caps | 90+ |
| Test points | — |
| Rugby World Cups | 2019, 2023 |
| Major honours | 5× Premiership, 3× Champions Cup, British & Irish Lions captain (2025) |
| Main clubs | Saracens |
| Estimated net worth (2026) | ~£4M ($5M) |
Caps, points and honours are drawn from public career records; net-worth figures are best-available estimates and vary by source.
Early Life and Background
Maro Itoje was born on 28 October 1994 in London to Nigerian parents and was educated at Harrow School, where his athletic and academic talent quickly stood out. He captained the England Under-20 side to a Junior World Championship before establishing himself as one of the most physically dominant locks in the world game.
Career and Major Honours
At Saracens, Itoje became a serial winner, collecting five Premiership titles and three European Champions Cups as part of the club’s dominant pack. He made his England debut in 2016 and helped the side to a Six Nations Grand Slam in his first season, going on to more than 90 caps.
His leadership and consistency were rewarded in 2025 when he was named captain of the British & Irish Lions for the tour of Australia — the first Englishman to lead the Lions since Martin Johnson — as well as taking on the England captaincy. Few forwards of his era have combined individual excellence with that level of leadership responsibility.
Playing Style and Reputation
Itoje is a relentless, athletic lock renowned for his lineout work, breakdown disruption and sheer physical intensity. Off the field he is unusually articulate and thoughtful, with interests in politics, art and education that have raised his profile well beyond rugby.
Salary, Earnings and Sponsorships
Itoje reportedly earns around £800,000 a year from his club contract, one of the higher salaries in English rugby. His combination of elite performance and a marketable, intelligent public persona has made him one of the sport’s most bankable names off the pitch.
He has attracted partnerships with brands including Under Armour and Vitality, and his growing media, cultural and philanthropic ventures support an estimated net worth of around £4 million — a figure likely to rise as the Lions and England captaincy lift his commercial ceiling.
Legacy and Standing in the Game
As an England and Lions captain still in his prime, Itoje is on course to be remembered as one of the great forwards of his generation, and as a player who used his platform to influence conversations far beyond the pitch.
How Maro’s Fortune Compares
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maro Itoje’s net worth in 2026?
Maro Itoje’s net worth is estimated at around £4 million, built on his Saracens contract, England captaincy and brand partnerships.
Did Maro Itoje captain the British & Irish Lions?
Yes — in 2025 he became the first Englishman since Martin Johnson to captain the Lions, on the tour of Australia.
How many England caps does Maro Itoje have?
Itoje has earned more than 90 caps for England as a lock.
What is Maro Itoje known for off the field?
He is known for being articulate and engaged on issues such as politics, education and the arts, giving him a profile beyond rugby.