Paul Galea (born 19 February 1970) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1990s.
Primarily a second-row, he played for the Gold Coast Seagulls and was a foundation player for the North Queensland Cowboys.
Originally from Moranbah, Queensland, Galea played for the Mackay Magpies and was selected in the Australian Schoolboys under-15 merit side in 1985.
His younger brother Brett played first grade for the Brisbane Broncos and Adelaide Rams.
In 1995, Galea joined the newly formed North Queensland Cowboys, and started at lock in their inaugural game.