Albert Hopoate (rugby league, born 1985)

For the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles player, see Albert Hopoate (rugby league, born 2001).

Albert Hopoate (born 26 June 1985 in North Ryde) is an Australian professional rugby league/union player who is currently contracted to the Penrith Emus in the NSW Shute Shield competition. He is the younger brother of controversial former international player John Hopoate.

Albert Hopoate

Personal information
Born	(1985-06-26) 26 June 1985 (age 39) North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia
Height	183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	92 kg (14 st 7 lb)
Playing information
Position	Centre
Club Years Team Pld T G FG P 2008 Sydney Roosters Representative Years Team Pld T G FG P Tonga
Relatives	John Hopoate (brother) William Hopoate (nephew) Jamil Hopoate (nephew) Lehi Hopoate (nephew) Albert Hopoate (nephew)

Albert attended Eaglevale High School, where he made the Australian Schoolboys Rugby Union Team. He is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.^[1]

He was named in the Tonga training squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.^[2] Like his brother John, he is also known by the nickname 'Hoppa'.^[1]