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Career & Clubs
Marseille
Following trials with LA Galaxy and Queens Park Rangers, Tuiloma signed a deal with French side Olympique de Marseille in July 2013.
Tuiloma admitted that Queens Park Rangers and Wellington Phoenix were also interested in signing him but preferred to sign for OM. Tuiloma made his first-team debut for the club on 7 February 2015, when he came on as a late substitute for Florian Thauvin in a 2–2 draw with Rennes. Upon making his debut he became the first New Zealander ever to play in Ligue 1. It was one of only two senior appearances he made, however, before signing on loan for Strasbourg for the 2015–16 season, and then permanently for Portland Timbers in 2017.
Portland Timbers
On 25 July 2017, Tuiloma officially signed with MLS side Portland Timbers. He made three appearances with Portland Timbers 2 in 2017, and made his first-team debut on 24 March 2018, in a 1–1 draw with FC Dallas. The Timbers resigned Tuiloma on 24 January 2018.
Charlotte FC
On 16 February 2023, Tuiloma was acquired by Charlotte FC from the Portland Timbers in exchange for US$800,000 in General Allocation Money. During the 2023 season, he made 19 MLS appearances (15 starts) and also featured in the Leagues Cup. On 21 November 2025, it was announced that Tuiloma's optional contract extension had been declined by the club.
Wellington Phoenix
On 8 January 2026, Tuiloma returned to play in New Zealand for the first time in over 12 years, being announced as…
Tuiloma represented New Zealand under-17 at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup and New Zealand under-20, for whom he was also the captain, at the 2013 and 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cups. He made his senior international debut for New Zealand on 15 October 2013, at the age of 18, when he came on as a substitute in a 0–0 draw with Trinidad and Tobago in Port of Spain.
Club
As of match played 6 October 2024
International
As of match played 30 March 2022.
International goals
- Club
- Birkenhead United (2012–2013)
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- Charlotte FC (2023–)
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- Waitakere United (2011–2011)
- Club
- RC Strasbourg Alsace (2015–2016)
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- New Zealand national under-17 football team (2011–2011)
- Club
- New Zealand men's national football team (2013–)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille II (2016–2017)
- Club
- New Zealand national under-20 football team (2013–2015)
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- New Zealand Olympic football team (2015–2015)
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- Portland Timbers 2 (2017–2023)
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- Portland Timbers (2017–2023)
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- Olympique de Marseille (2015–2017)
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- Birkenhead United
- League
- Major League Soccer
- League
- USL Championship
- National team
- New Zealand
Personal
Born in Beach Haven, New Zealand, Tuiloma is of Samoan descent. He attended Birkdale Intermediate, Birkenhead College and Lincoln High School. He was part of the first intake of players to be invited to the Asia Pacific Football Academy which worked with Chelsea FC.
Clubs
- New Zealand men's national football team2013current
- Charlotte FC2023current
- New Zealand national under-17 football team2011–2011
- Waitakere United2011–2011
- Birkenhead United2012–2013
- New Zealand national under-20 football team2013–2015
- New Zealand Olympic football team2015–2015
- Olympique de Marseille2015–2017
- RC Strasbourg Alsace2015–2016
- Olympique de Marseille II2016–2017
- Portland Timbers2017–2023
- Portland Timbers 22017–2023
- Birkenhead United2011
Played together with
Aaron AnselminoRC Strasbourg Alsace · 2026
Aaron LongPortland Timbers · 2014–2014
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014
Abdelkrim MerryRC Strasbourg Alsace · 1983–1984- Abdellah LiegeonRC Strasbourg Alsace · 1987–1989
Abdoulaye MéïtéOlympique de Marseille · 2000–2006
Abedi PeleOlympique de Marseille · 1988–1993
Abou DiabyOlympique de Marseille · 2015–2017
Adam Larsen KwaraseyPortland Timbers · 2015
Adil RamiOlympique de Marseille · 2017–2019- Adriano PimentaWaitakere United · 2008–2008
Adrien RabiotOlympique de Marseille · 2024–2025
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Identifiers & aliases
Bill Poni Tuiloma is a New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for A-League Men club Wellington Phoenix and the New Zealand national team.
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