Marley Leuluai (Burnley | England) [On Loan : Marine FC | England]

Named on the Guardian's prestigious NextGen list, including 20 of the EPL's best young talents. Some recognition

https://www.theguardian.com/football/ng-interactive/2023/oct/10/next-generation-2023-20-of-the-best-talents-at-premier-league-clubs

Interview here with Burnley chatting about the U17s, league, and his time so far at Burnley.

Key point I took is that he's trained with the Burnley first team a couple times so far - awesome benchmark - and he's been moved to a full-time midfielder (had heard he's been playing DM for the Burnley U18s, and NZ tried him out there for the U17s).

(7) Marley Leuluai Talks New Zealand, Father's Influence & Developing At Burnley | INTERVIEW - YouTube

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Interview here with Burnley chatting about the U17s, league, and his time so far at Burnley.

Key point I took is that he's trained with the Burnley first team a couple times so far - awesome benchmark - and he's been moved to a full-time midfielder (had heard he's been playing DM for the Burnley U18s, and NZ tried him out there for the U17s).

(7) Marley Leuluai Talks New Zealand, Father's Influence & Developing At Burnley | INTERVIEW - YouTube

Bell/Stamenic/Dibley-Dias/Leuluai is some saucy depth at DM for the 2026 WC.

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Interview here with Burnley chatting about the U17s, league, and his time so far at Burnley.

Key point I took is that he's trained with the Burnley first team a couple times so far - awesome benchmark - and he's been moved to a full-time midfielder (had heard he's been playing DM for the Burnley U18s, and NZ tried him out there for the U17s).

(7) Marley Leuluai Talks New Zealand, Father's Influence & Developing At Burnley | INTERVIEW - YouTube

First thing that got me was the accent. 😆

But he sounds like a lock for New Zealand going forward which is great, and I love the versatility of him playing in midfield now too. In saying that, I was quietly hoping he'd still be playing at CB given the relative dearth of ball playing and technical CB's coming through. 

Still very early days of course, but Bindon and Leuluai as a CB pairing for potentially the next three to four WC cycles would provide an excellent foundation, as well as stability for the national side. Add in the likes of Cacace, Bell, Stamenic, Singh, Garbett, Dibley-Dias, Waine etc and we're slowly cooking away nicely for like the next decade +!

I'm also aware of getting too far ahead of myself here with the up and comers and the expectations and all that carry on etc etc, but I will be looking forward to following his progress at Burnley over the next couple of seasons. Big potential in the lad.

Yes it's always a bit odd to hear anyone of Pacific heritage speak with a broad UK accent. In rugby the large Vunipola brothers (Welsh born but play for England) are similar.

Be very interesting to see how he goes in Indonesia, up against some world class youngsters. From memory he wasn't a big a standout in the U17 OFC tourney, considering he'd been a few years in the Man City youth system.

That moustache is not good.....reminds me of that guy who was Rodney's mate in Only Fools and Horses

This guy always piping up when Marley's name comes up.

A number of these players are eligible to play for Australia, including Luka Coveny, who has already represented the Joeys, Marley Leuluai and Anton Isaako. https://t.co/MmHi0PawQQ

— AussieScout (@scout_aussie) October 31, 2023

Worthy of a laugh I guess. 😂

Seems very enthusiastic about playing for Kiwis and wanting to develop. How tall is he?

https://twitter.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/1722222572950167816
We're pleased to announce that U18s defender Marley Leuluai has signed a professional contract at Turf Moor running until the summer of 2026! 📝

Not a bad way to celebrate your 17th birthday Marley! 🎉

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Seems very enthusiastic about playing for Kiwis and wanting to develop. How tall is he?

He's 181 cm tall

Hopefully the younger brothers might be useful footballers as well.

🇳🇿🇼🇸 https://t.co/IlfSJezE0p

— New Zealand Football 🇳🇿 (@NZ_Football) November 8, 2023

Great stuff

Marley Leuluai podcast out now on Spotify!!
Appreciate the support 🙏🙏
Have a listen here - https://t.co/lCXptSxOwn pic.twitter.com/A0Md2ugVX8

— Sideline Yarns Pod (@SidelineYarns) November 12, 2023

Big future ahead for this lad. Give it a listen.

Great to see young Kiwi's doing things in the world of football, and he sounds like a lock for New Zealand going forward as well, so I don't think we have to worry about other nations coming and tapping him on the shoulder. Great to see his level of passion and commitment at such a young age. 

Intelligent & talented kid. 
You love to see it!

New Zealand U17's captain Marley Leuluai (2006) with his first start for Burnley U21's overnight.

The youngster logging 63 minutes in a 4-0 win in Central Leagues Cup Group B action against Preston North End.

Not bad for a lad who's not long turned 17. https://t.co/0tqFCmaNfA

— YoungHeart - 🇳🇿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (@YoungHeartHM) December 19, 2023

Good signs for Marley. 🤙

As posted elsewhere sat on tbe pine for Burnley as they beat Derby County, 2-1 in the League Cup. McCowatt's ex Silkeborg team mate Oliver Sonne with the winning goal for the Clarets.

Be interesting to see if Greeny picks Leuluai for the U20 WC. Didn't go with the U20s for those 2 games in Chile a couple months ago. Going to be some tough selections for Chris G

He mostly from memory only played for Burnley U18s last season, not so much their U21s.

Presenting your starting line-up 🏆 pic.twitter.com/O5ehGRZLhu

— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 26, 2025

Been getting a few minutes for Burnley U21s lately.
Last few matches coming off the bench around the hour mark

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Quick note here at the end to say that Marley Leuluai has been playing a lot of football for the Burnley U21s lately. Between the Premier League 2, Premier League Cup, and National League Cup, he’s appeared in 21 of their 27 matches this season. Not a lot of starts, except in the cup games, but he’s in the squad pretty much every week having only turned 19yo in November. They’ve got him playing a mixture of centre-back and centre-midfield. Don’t forget he sat on the bench for the senior side in an EFL Cup game a few months ago too.

Marley has joined Marine FC in the National League North on a one month loan.

https://x.com/i/status/2036473564132512032

🤝 SQUAD UPDATE: We’re delighted to announce the signing of midfielder Marley Leuluai on a one-month loan from Premier League side Burnley.

The New Zealand youth international has played 14 PL2 games so far this season, and mainly operates in defensive midfield, also capable as… pic.twitter.com/GALqQAj6tG

— Marine Football Club (@MarineAFC) March 24, 2026

6th tier Marine lose their EPL Trophy semi final away at 5th tier (National League) Wealdstone 1-0.
Leuluai an unused sub it looks like. Sadly no trip to Wembley for him and Marine FC.

https://us.soccerway.com/game/marine-ARg6IDyt/wealdstone-UyQsXsNl/?mid=A7Ghgklm