Who Is Ben Barba? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on June 13, 1989, Ben Barba is currently 35 years old. Renowned for his electrifying speed and agility on the field, he made significant headlines during his time with clubs like the Canterbury Bulldogs and the Cronulla Sharks. Barba's career was marked not only by impressive statistics but also by personal challenges that have shaped him into the man he is today. His official Wikipedia page can be found here.
| Occupation | Footballer |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | June 13, 1989 |
| Age | 36 Years |
| Birth Place | Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
| Country | Australia |
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Ben Barba's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Standing at an impressive height of 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) and weighing around 85 kg (187 lbs), Ben Barba maintains a well-built physique conducive for his sporting career. His athletic build played a pivotal role in his success as a rugby league footballer, allowing him to navigate the demands of the sport with ease.
At the beginning of the season, on 12 February, Barba made his representative debut for the Indigenous All Stars in the 2011 All Stars Match. He scored his first ever representative try in the match where they lost to the NRL All Stars 28-12 at Cbus Super Stadium.
With the departure of former Canterbury and NSW Country fullback Luke Patten to English club the Salford City Reds, Barba became Canterbury's new full-time. In Round 6, Barba scored a hat-trick of tries in Canterbury's 34-14 win over the Parramatta Eels at ANZ Stadium.
The second try came with 49 seconds of the first half remaining, from a move starting in his team's own half and finishing with Barba taking a pass from Jamal Idris, jumping up and twisting the ball round to touch down just inside the in-goal area, as two Parramatta defenders tried to force him out into touch.
His shoulder touching the corner post in the process, with the corner post no longer being part of the touch in-goal area.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Ben Barba has remained somewhat private about his personal relationships over the years. However, as of 2025, there are reports that he is in a committed relationship, although the identity of his girlfriend has not been publicly disclosed. Ben is a father of two children with his former partner, and he remains actively involved in their lives, navigating fatherhood while balancing his professional and personal pursuits.
In 2013, the NRL investigated Barba after his on and off girlfriend, Currie, claimed he punched her in the face, and sent pictures to a friend showing her bloodied chin.
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Ben Barba’s estimated net worth is around $1 million. Throughout his career, he earned significant salaries from various rugby contracts and endorsements. His time as a player and subsequent ventures have contributed to his financial standing, although personal challenges have also impacted his earnings.
Career, Business, and Investments
Ben Barba’s professional career in rugby league has been both illustrious and tumultuous. After gaining recognition in the NRL, Barba briefly retired and later returned to play in the English Super League. In recent years, he has explored opportunities in business, including potential investments in the fitness and wellness industry, capitalizing on his sports background and public profile.
Barba signed with the Bulldogs in 2007 at the age of 18 and joined the club in the middle of the 2007 season. In his first season at Belmore, Barba played in the Jersey Flegg competition, where he scored 130 points in 11 games. Barba played 26 games, scored 38 tries, kicked 93 goals and two fields goals for 340 points in his U20s career from 2008 to 2009.
Social Network
Barba is active on social media platforms including Instagram and Twitter, where he shares glimpses of his lifestyle, personal thoughts, and doses of motivation for fans. His social media presence continues to grow, allowing him to connect with supporters and keep his fanbase updated on his ventures.
On 14 February 2014, Barba was selected in the Broncos inaugural 2014 NRL Auckland Nines squad, putting on his Brisbane jersey for the first time.
In Round 1 of the 2014 season, Barba made his club debut for the Broncos against his former club the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs with him assisting in a try for Dale Copley in Brisbane's 18-12 win at ANZ Stadium. After the match Barba was subjected to racism on Instagram from an 18-year-old Canterbury fan and park footballer from Dapto.
In Round 3 against the Sydney Roosters, Barba played his 100th NRL career match in the Broncos last minute 30-26 loss at Suncorp Stadium. In Round 7 against the Newcastle Knights, Barba scored his first try in Brisbane colours in their 32-6 win at Hunter Stadium.
In Round 19 against the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium, Barba made a switch from fullback to five-eighth with some success assisting the Brisbane side to a 28-22 win. Barba's five-eighth switch continued for the rest of the year.
In Round 24 against the Newcastle Knights at Suncorp Stadium, Barba scored a hat-trick of tries in the Brisbane sides 48-6 win. Barba finished the 2014 NRL season with him playing in all the Brisbane Broncos 25 matches and scoring eight tries in his only year in Brisbane.
On 8 November 2014, Barba was told by Broncos incoming coach Wayne Bennett that his services weren't needed for the 2015 season and was granted permission to search for another club to sign with, the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks being the favourites to sign the unwanted fullback and five-eighth.
On 11 November, Barba signed a three-year contract with the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks starting in 2015.
Education
While specific details about Ben Barba's education remain scarce, it is known that he attended local schools in Queensland, where his talent in sports was recognized early on. His educational background, while not extensively documented, reflects a typical trajectory for an athlete focused on pursuing a career in professional sports.
He is of Aboriginal, Afghan, and Torres Strait Islander descent. At a young age, Barba and his family moved from Darwin in the Northern Territory to Mackay in Queensland. During his time in Queensland he played all of his junior rugby league for the North Devils, Mackay and attended Mackay State High School and St Patrick's College, Mackay.
He also played Australian Rules at both primary and secondary school competition level in Mackay as a goal kicking forward, though with limited opportunities to participate in the sport, he followed Hawks in the Australian Football League.
