EnglandEngland
Debut 2016
Test caps
102
Points
45
Tries
9
England
Maro Itoje
LockBlindside Flanker
Nationality
England
Senior international
England
Test caps
102
Current club
Saracens
Competition
Premiership Rugby
Test caps
102
Age
32
Height
195 cm
Reported · 2026-10-27
Weight
118 kg
Reported · 2026-10-27
Career · England Captain
Captain since January 2025
Career · Lions Tour Captain
Captained the 2025 British & Irish Lions to a 2–1 Test series victory in Australia
British & Irish Lion
Played every Test across the 2017, 2021 and 2025 Lions tours
Career · Under-20 World Cup Captain
Captained England to the 2014 world title
Player data & sources
Caps use dated, reviewed snapshots. Measurements require a source; estimates also require a dated basis. Missing facts remain unrecorded while review continues.
- England Test record · snapshot 2026-10-28 · reviewed 2026-10-28
- Age: 32 · confirmed · as of 2026-11-06
- Height: 195 cm · reported · as of 2026-10-27
- Weight: 118 kg · reported · as of 2026-10-27
Recorded call-up history
- England · training · selected · 2026-10-25 to 2026-10-27 · October 2026 training camp
Player spotlight
Career in focus
Maro Itoje is a world-class second row, serial winner and proven leader whose elite longevity has kept him at the heart of club and international rugby for a decade. From 2016 to 2026, no player in world rugby logged more minutes at the highest level.
Career rating
9.3/10
Career Record
The Numbers
Full name
Oghenemaro Miles Itoje
Born
Camden, London, England
Active international and England captain
British & Irish Lions
Debut 2017
Appearances
9
Points
5
Tries
1
Saracens debut
2013
England debut
2016
Lions debut
2017
Leadership
Captaincy Record
Captain
England
January 2025–Present
Matches
17
Wins
12
Losses
5
Draws
0
Led England on a 12-match winning run featuring victories over France and New Zealand, and to second place in the 2025 Six Nations.
Club Captain
Saracens
2024–Present
Appointed captain of the club he has represented throughout his entire senior career.
Tour Captain
British & Irish Lions
2025–2025
Matches
3
Wins
2
Losses
1
Draws
0
Captained the Lions to a 2–1 Test series victory in Australia.
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Reigning British & Irish Lions series-winning captain after leading the tourists to a 2–1 victory in Australia in 2025.
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Led England on a 12-match winning streak that included victories over France and New Zealand.
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Guided England to runners-up in the 2025 Six Nations.
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Captained England to the 2014 World Rugby Under-20 Championship.
Player spotlight
Leadership
Itoje is a calm, assured and considered leader. Soft-spoken and respectful with the media, he sets standards through his preparation and performances, leads by example on and off the field, and carries a firm competitive edge—knowing exactly when his team needs composure and when it needs fire.
Career Success
Honours
Premiership Rugby
5titles
2015 · 2016 · 2018 · 2019 · 2023
Runner-up in 2022
European Champions Cup
3titles
2016 · 2017 · 2019
Runner-up in 2014
Premiership Rugby Cup / Anglo-Welsh Cup
1title
2015
RFU Championship
1title
2021
Earned promotion back to the Premiership with Saracens
Six Nations
3titles
2016 · 2017 · 2020
Runner-up in 2019 and 2025
Calcutta Cup
4titles
2016 · 2017 · 2020 · 2025
Grand Slam
1title
2016
Triple Crown
2titles
2016 · 2020
Autumn Nations Cup
1title
2020
Rugby World Cup
Silver medal in 2019 · Bronze medal in 2023
British & Irish Lions
1title
2025
Series winner and captain in 2025 · Drawn series in 2017 · Series defeat in 2021
World Rugby Under-20 Championship
1title
2014
England captain
Test Career
International
National team
England
Caps
102
Verified senior national Test snapshot
Points
45
Total international points
Tries
9
Five points each
Test record dates and sources below
Career Journey
Club History
Saracens
2013–Present
Appearances
201
Points
140
Career Story
Career Highlights
2016 — The breakthrough year. Itoje established himself as England's leading second row during a Grand Slam-winning Six Nations, then won both the Premiership and Champions Cup with Saracens. He was nominated for World Rugby Player of the Year and collected the World Rugby Breakthrough Player, European Player and Premiership Discovery of the Season awards.
2019 — Completed another Premiership and Champions Cup double before producing a monumental Rugby World Cup. His defining display came in England's semi-final victory over New Zealand, where he was named Player of the Match in one of the greatest performances in England rugby history.
2023 — A legacy-defining year. Having stayed with Saracens through relegation and helped return them to the top flight, Itoje answered doubts surrounding the squad by winning a fifth Premiership. He then helped drive England to within moments of another World Cup final before finishing with a bronze medal.
Individual Recognition
Personal Honours
World Rugby Player of the Year nominee — 2016, 2017 and 2021
World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the Year — 2016
World Rugby Men's 15s Dream Team — 2021
British & Irish Lions Player of the Series — 2021
Six Nations Player of the Championship nominee — 2017 and 2020
Six Nations Team of the Championship — 2022
European Player of the Year — 2016
European Player of the Year nominee — 2017
Premiership Player of the Season nominee — 2016
Premiership Discovery of the Season — 2016
Premiership Team of the Season — 2016, 2020 and 2025
Defining Performances
Standout Matches
26 October 2019Rugby World Cup semi-final
England vs New Zealand
England 19–7 New Zealand · International Stadium Yokohama
Player of the Match in arguably England's greatest rugby performance. Itoje dominated the lineout, breakdown and defensive exchanges as England ended New Zealand's reign as world champions.
2025First Test · 2025 Lions Tour
British & Irish Lions vs Australia
With debate surrounding his appointment as captain, Itoje delivered a commanding captain's performance featuring 21 tackles and 11 carries, setting the tone for the series victory.
12 March 2016Six Nations · Triple Crown decider
England vs Wales
England 25–21 Wales · Twickenham Stadium
Named Player of the Match on only his third Test appearance, displaying the authority, intelligence and technical command of a lock with vastly more international experience.
Great Campaigns
Standout Tournaments
2019
Rugby World Cup
England · Runners-up
A monumental campaign crowned by his Player-of-the-Match performance in the semi-final victory over New Zealand.
2025
British & Irish Lions Tour
British & Irish Lions · Won the Test series 2–1
Captained the Lions to a series victory in Australia and led from the front throughout all three Tests.
2016
Six Nations
England · Champions · Grand Slam · Triple Crown
Announced himself at Test level with extraordinary maturity, including a Player-of-the-Match display against Wales in just his third cap.
2015–16
European Champions Cup
Saracens · Champions
A defining European campaign that ended with Itoje lifting the trophy and being named European Player of the Year.
2016–17
European Champions Cup
Saracens · Champions
Helped Saracens successfully defend their European crown and establish themselves as the continent's dominant club side.
2020
Six Nations
England · Champions · Triple Crown
Maintained his elite level through a turbulent domestic period and remained central to England's title-winning campaign.
Career Assessment
Legacy
One of the greatest locks of all time and among the first names in an England all-time XV. Itoje is the most decorated lock of the professional English club era, and although his international trophy cabinet does not place him alone in the absolute highest category, his playing ability does. His longevity, defining performances, leadership and sustained success have already secured his place as an all-time great of the sport.
Career rating
9.3/10
Assessed 1 August 2026
Player Profile
Player Summary
Oghenemaro Miles Itoje is an English second row who has spent his entire senior club career with Saracens while becoming one of the defining forwards of his generation. Athletic, relentless and tactically intelligent, he combines elite lineout work with defensive pressure, breakdown disruption and an ability to shape the biggest matches. A winner at age-grade, domestic, European and Test level, Itoje has represented the British & Irish Lions on three tours and captained both England and the Lions while remaining an active player for club and country.