Who is Canan Moodie? Age, parents, school, salary, career, injury, profiles
Canan Moodie is a rugby star from South Africa. Despite having played professionally for only a few years, he is already a household name countrywide, and many consider him an influential figure in the South African sports arena. Moodie plays for Springboks, SA's national rugby team, and the Blue Bulls club.
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Canan Moodie remains humble despite his flourishing career. He played rugby in high school and excelled at the game. The player has performed even better since his professional career kicked off with the Blue Bulls around 2020. Additionally, as a Springboks squad member, he has represented SA numerous times in international games. While in high school, Canan always envisioned himself being a rugby star and playing on the national team.
Profile summary
| Full name | Canan Moodie |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 5th November 2002 |
| Age | 21 years (as of January 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Place of birth | Paarl, Cape Town, South Africa |
| Residence | South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | 6’3” (190 cm) |
| Weight | 196 lbs. (89 kg) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark brown |
| Father | Raymond Moodie |
| Mother | Chantel Moodie |
| Marital status | Single |
| Alma mater | Boland Agricultural High School |
| Profession | Rugby player |
| Current team | Blue Bulls |
| Position (s) | Wing / Fullback center |
| @moodie_c13 | |
| Net worth | $5 million (approximation) |
Who is Canan Moodie?
He is a South African rugby star playing the wing position for the Blue Bulls. Canan Moodie's career journey is an inspiring story of someone who rose from grass to grace.
How old is Canan Moodie?
The South African rugby winger is 21 as of January 2023. He was born on 5th November 2002 in Paarl City, Western Cape region of Cape Town, South Africa.
Who are Canan Moodie's parents?
His parents, Raymond Moodie and Chantel Moodie, have been supportive throughout his career journey and encouraged him to focus on his passion for rugby.
Does Canan Moodie have siblings?
His brother, Keanu, a long jumper, inspired him to pursue his rugby dreams. Keanu would walk 10-15km to attend training sessions because he had no transport. Seeing his brother walk down the trail motivated him to focus on his talent and work hard.
What school did Canan Moodie go to?
Canan Moodie's schools were Klein Boishaa (also called the Paarl Boys' primary school) and the Boland Agricultural High School. He obtained a high school diploma around 2020. Canan Moodie's high school is among the top rugby schools in South Africa. Boland Landbou has a choir, plays tennis, and has swimming and shooting teams, but rugby has made it famous throughout SA.
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Canan Moodie's career history
The player developed his talent and skills at the Boland Landbou High School. He played as a center at school and won a high school championship. Additionally, Moodie represented Boland Landbou at the Western Province's youth teams in 2019 and 2020.
After completing high school, Canan joined the Blue Bulls Academy in Pretoria in 2020 and participated in the 2021 RSA provincial under-20 championship. The player joined the South African under-20 team in the same year to compete in the International Series (a Covid-19-induced replacement series for the Junior World Championship).
The coronavirus pandemic dampened the spirit of sports worldwide in 2021, but the opening of sporting activities in the following year brought good news for Moodie. He penned a professional contract with the Blue Bulls and scored on his debut professional match on 19th January 2022 against Western Province.
Shortly after his professional debut, Canan joined the Springboks touring team in August 2022 for matches against Australia in the Rugby Championship. He scored a try in the 38th minute during his Test debut against Australia in Sydney.
In June 2023, Canan Moodie was included in the wider 40-player team for the 2023 Rugby Championship and World Cup training camp. In August of the same year, he was named in the final 33-person South Africa squad for the 2023 World Cup in France.
What is Canan Moodie's net worth?
According to Hollywoods Magazine, his financial fortunes are estimated at $5 million. Nonetheless, details of Canan Moodie's salary and the monetary worth of his contract with The Blue Bulls are publicly inaccessible. Besides making money from his rugby career, Canan is a brand ambassador. He has advertised the Xbox Series X, Puma, and other brands on his Instagram page.
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What happened to Canan Moodie?
Canan Moodie's injury on the hamstring affected his training during the Corsica training week before Springboks moved to Toulon to prepare for the Scotland game. As a result, the Springboks player missed South Africa's opening 18-3 win against Scotland in Marseille in September 2023.
How tall is Canan Moodie?
Canan Moodie's height is 6’3” (190 cm).
Social media presence
You can follow Canan Moodie's Instagram account, his account on platform X (Twitter), and his Facebook page. For now, only his IG page has the blue tick verification badge.
Facts about Canan Moodie
- He grew up in a poverty-stricken area called Amstelhof near Paarl.
- Canan learned to play rugby on the road in his childhood neighborhood.
- His childhood neighborhood was a drug den filled with gang violence.
- In 2021, Moodie received his first cap as the second youngest player to ever play for the Springboks.
Canon Moodie is one of the most talked about rugby players in South Africa. The athlete is in awe of how his playing career has turned out within a few years. When his family and friends would watch Springbok games together on television, the then-high school player would rush outside and visualize how it would feel one day if he ever wore the famous green jersey. He is now living the life he admired for so long.
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