Haris Zeb

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Haris Zeb
Personal information
Full name Haris Ali Zeb [1]
Date of birth (2001-05-15) 15 May 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth New Zealand
Height 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) [1]
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Auckland City
Number 27
Youth career
–2018 Canterbury United Dragons
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2018–2019 Canterbury United Dragons 21 (0)
2019–2022 Team Wellington 12 (1)
2021–2022 Miramar Rangers 24 (4)
2022–2023 Turun Palloseura II 0 (0)
2023 Christchurch United 19 (2)
2024 Birkenhead United 31 (2)
2025– Auckland City 15 (2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19 August 2025

Haris Ali Zeb (born 15 May 2001) [2] is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a forward for Auckland City. [3] [4]

Contents

Club career

Early career

After playing youth football in Christchurch, Zeb moved to Wellington at age 10 to join an academy. Zeb moved back to Christchurch and eventually joined the Canterbury United Dragons youth side. [5] [6]

Canterbury United Dragons

Zeb made his debut for the first team on 6 January 2019 against Tasman United. Zeb went on to make eight appearances in his first season. The following season, Zeb made 13 appearances including his first start against Waitakere United on 16 November 2019. [7]

Team Wellington

Zeb returned to Wellington, signing for Team Wellington for the 2020–21 season. [8]

Miramar Rangers

Following the conclusion of the final New Zealand Football Championship season, Zeb signed for Miramar Rangers for the 2021 New Zealand National League. [9] [7]

Turun Palloseura II

While on trial Zeb broke a meta-tarsal so returned to New Zealand for surgery. In 2022, Zeb signed for Turun Palloseura II, but did not make a competitive appearance. In early 2023, he broke his meta-tarsal again, for the fifth time. [5]

Christchurch United

Zeb returned to New Zealand, signing for Christchurch United. [9]

Birkenhead United

Zeb signed for Birkenhead United for the 2024 season. [10]

Auckland City

On 28 January 2025, Zeb signed for Auckland City for the 2025 Northern League. [11] [12]

In June 2025, Zeb was named in Auckland City's squad for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, the club's tenth appearance in the tournament. [1] He played the final two group games including the 1–1 draw with Boca Juniors. [13] This was their first non-defeated result since the 2014 edition. [14] [15] [16] In doing so, Zeb became the first footballer of Pakistani origin to play in a FIFA Club World Cup event. [17] [9] [18]

International career

Zeb was called up to the Pakistan national team in 2023 for the 2023 Mauritius Four Nations Cup, but injury prevented him from making an appearance. [11] [9] He was also called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in 2023, but again missed out due to injury. [19] Zeb has stated he wants to play for Pakistan. [17] Zeb was again named for a squad in 2025 for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Myanmar, but missed out due to Club World Cup duties with Auckland City. [18] Zeb has said "If selected for future matches, I’ll be available." [19]

Personal life

Born in northern New Zealand to Pakistani parents, Zeb moved to Christchurch at the age of two. [5] [11] A semi-professional footballer, Zeb also works as a delivery driver. [5]

Honours

Team Wellington

Miramar Rangers

Christchurch United

Auckland City

References

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  2. "Haris Ali Zeb". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  3. Borrowdale, James (14 June 2025). "Auckland City aiming to do amateur football proud in Bayern Munich mismatch". The Guardian . Retrieved 20 June 2025.
  4. "Haris Zeb". Auckland City FC . Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "Auckland's American adventure: Haris Zeb". FIFA. 29 May 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  6. "Wellington duo and Canterbury lead the way". New Zealand Football . Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Haris Zeb Set to Make History for Pakistan in the FIFA Club World Cup". propakistani.pk. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  8. "Men's Premiership squads confirmed". New Zealand Football. 22 January 2021. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  9. 1 2 3 4 "Haris Zeb becomes first Pakistani-origin player to feature in FIFA Club World Cup". nation.com.pk. 4 February 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  10. "Next up we have Haris Zeb!". Birkenhead United. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2025 via Instagram.
  11. 1 2 3 "Haris Zeb's Journey of Resilience and Promise". Auckland City FC. 15 March 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  12. "Southern League MVP David Yoo signs for national champions Auckland City". friendsoffootballnz.com. 25 February 2025. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  13. "David Yoo - Auckland City Forward". ESPN . Retrieved 29 June 2025.
  14. "Christian Gray goal earns Auckland City famous draw against Boca Juniors". stuff.co.nz. 24 June 2025.
  15. "Auckland City pull off stunning draw against Boca Juniors at FIFA Club World Cup". rnz.co.nz. 24 June 2025.
  16. "Auckland City FC v CA Boca Juniors - Group C". FIFA. 24 June 2025.
  17. 1 2 "'I want to represent Pakistan': says Pakistani-origin footballer Haris Zeb". geosuper.tv. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  18. 1 2 "Haris Zeb Makes History as First Pakistani-Origin Player in Major FIFA Tournament". propakistani.pk. 21 June 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  19. 1 2 "Haris Zeb to Make History at 2025 FIFA Club World Cup". desiblitz.com. 12 June 2025. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  20. "Christchurch United Are Chatham Cup Champions For 2023". theniche-cache.com. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  21. "2023 Chatham Cup Final". ultimatenzsoccer.com. Retrieved 18 August 2025.