Alofiana Khan-Pereira (born 1 November 2001) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Gold Coast Titans in the National Rugby League (NRL).
Background
Khan-Pereira was born in Lismore, New South Wales and is of Aboriginal, Pakistani, and Sri Lankan descent. He moved to the Gold Coast at nine years of age where he attended rugby league nursery Keebra Park State High School and played junior rugby league for the Burleigh Bears. Khan-Pereira is eligible to represent Queensland in State of Origin.
Playing career
Early career
In 2016, Khan-Pereira was a part of the GIO Cup winning Keebra Park team alongside future Titans teammates Tanah Boyd and David Fifita. In 2018, Khan-Pereira signed a development contract with the Gold Coast Titans.
In 2022, Khan-Pereira enjoyed a breakout Queensland Cup season for the Burleigh Bears, scoring 25 tries in just 19 games including three hat-tricks and a four-try effort against the Mackay Cutters.
2023
Khan-Pereira's efforts of the previous season were noticed by Gold Coast Titans coach Justin Holbrook who brought him into the Gold Coast Titans side and underwent pre-season training with their first grade team. In a trial match against the Dolphins, Khan-Pereira scored four tries.
In round 1 of the 2023 NRL season, Khan-Pereira made his first grade debut in his side's 22−10 victory over the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval. In round 3, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for Gold Coast in their 38−34 upset victory over the Melbourne Storm at Robina Stadium. In round 7, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 43−26 loss against the Brisbane Broncos in the South East Queensland derby. In round 9, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in a 26−10 upset victory over the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles. The following week, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their 26−24 victory over Parramatta. In round 20, Khan-Pereira scored two tries for the Gold Coast in their narrow 25-24 loss against Parramatta.