| Van Tuinei | |
| Number: | 91, 96, 90 |
| Position: | Defensive end |
| Birth Date: | 16 February 1971 |
| Birth Place: | Garden Grove, California |
| Height Ft: | 6 |
| Height In: | 4 |
| Weight Lb: | 290 |
| High School: | Westminster (CA) |
| College: | Arizona |
| Undraftedyear: | 1997 |
| Pastteams: | |
| Statlabel1: | Games played - started |
| Statvalue1: | 45 - 10 |
| Statlabel2: | Tackles |
| Statvalue2: | 44 |
| Statlabel3: | Sacks |
| Statvalue3: | 5.5 |
| Pfr: | TuinVa20 |
Vaega Van Tuinei (born February 16, 1971, in Garden Grove, California) is a Samoan-American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL).[2] [3]
Tuinei attended Westminster High School in Westminster, California and played collegiate football at the University of Arizona.[2]
Tuinei signed with the San Diego Chargers in 1997 as an undrafted free agent. His four-year career also included stints with the Indianapolis Colts, and Chicago Bears.[2] [4]
His son, Lavasier Tuinei, played in the Canadian Football League.[5]