Esala Masi

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Esala Masi
Personal information
Full name	Esala Masinisau
Date of birth	March 9, 1974 (1974-03-09) (age 34)
Place of birth	Fiji
Height	1,78 m.
Playing position	Midfielder or striker
Youth clubs
	Ba F.C.
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
1995-1997 1997-2000 1999 2000-2004 2004 2004-2007 2007-	Morwell/Gippsland Falcons Wollongong City Wolves Canterbury-Marrickville Newcastle United South Cardiff Gunners Oakleigh Cannons Navua F.C.	28 (6) 77 (19) 2 (0) 96 (18)
National team2
1997-2005	Fiji	? (?)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10 May 2007. 2 National team caps and goals correct as of 10 May 2007. * Appearances (Goals)

Esala Masi (born 9 March 1974) is a Fijian football striker, currently playing for Altona Magic in the Victorian Premier League in Australia. After the regular season, he joined Navua F.C. to compete in the IDC in his native country.

Masi is regarded as the best Fijian football player of all time, since he has played (professionally) in Australia for over 10 years. His cousin, Manoa Masi has also played in Australia and the national team.

Masi made his debut for the Fiji national football team in 1997 against New Zealand and has collected over 30 caps since, averaging almost a goal a game. He has captained the team on several occasions.