Aaron Schoupp (born 29 June 2001) is an Australian professional

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footballer who plays as a for the

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in the

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(NRL).

Early life

Schoupp was born in Figtree, near

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, Australia. He played junior rugby league for the

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. Aaron's brother

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plays rugby union for the Brumbies & Wallabies. Aaron also played union growing up.

Playing career

2021

In round 11 of the

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, Schoupp made his first grade debut for

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against the Gold Coast at

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. Schoupp made a total of 13 appearances for Canterbury in the

as the club finished last and claimed the

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2022

In round 11 of the

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, Schoupp was sent to the sin bin for a dangerous tackle and later scored a try in Canterbury's 36-22 loss against the

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. Schoupp played a total of 19 matches for Canterbury in the

as the club finished 12th on the table. On 9 November, Schoupp was granted an immediate release from Canterbury to sign a three-year deal with the Gold Coast starting in 2023.

2023

In round 3 of the

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, Schoupp scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 38-34 victory over

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. Schoupp played a total of 18 matches for the Gold Coast in the 2023 NRL season as the club finished 14th on the table.

2024

On 20 May 2024, the

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announced that they had signed Aaron Schoupp on a two-year contract, effective immediately. "Aaron adds depth to our squad as we have got a few injuries to our outside backs at the moment," said Sea Eagles Head Coach Anthony Seibold on the signing. "We feel like he is a good addition to our playing group."

Controversy

On 25 June 2021, Schoupp was one of three Canterbury players who were ordered to self-isolate after attending a

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exposure site in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs. The

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had ordered players of all 16 teams a week earlier not to attend any restaurants, clubs or bars in the Waverley Local Government area.

References

External links

Canterbury Bulldogs profile
2001 births Living people Australian rugby league players Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs players Gold Coast Titans players Manly Warringah Sea Eagles players Rugby league centres Rugby league players from Wollongong Thirroul Butchers players 21st-century Australian sportsmen {{Australia-rugbyleague-bio-stub