Haris Zeb
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Haris Ali Zeb[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | New Zealand | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | South Island United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2018 | Coastal Spirit | ||
| 2018 | Canterbury United Dragons | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Coastal Spirit | +19 | (15) |
| 2018–2020 | Canterbury United Dragons | 21 | (0) |
| 2019 | Western Suburbs | 1 | (0) |
| 2020 | Eastern Suburbs | 7 | (1) |
| 2020–2021 | 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 | 30 | (6) |
| 2026– | South Island United | 3 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2025– | Pakistan | 3 | (0) |
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* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 1 February 2026 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 18 November 2025 | |||
Haris Ali Zeb (Urdu: حارث علی زیب; born 15 May 2001)[2] is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for South Island United in the OFC Pro League. Born in New Zealand, he plays for the Pakistan national team.
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.[3][4]
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.[5]
Team Wellington
Zeb returned to Wellington, signing for Team Wellington for the 2020–21 season.[6]
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.[7][5]
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.[3]
Christchurch United
Zeb returned to New Zealand, signing for Christchurch United.[7]
Birkenhead United
Zeb signed for Birkenhead United for the 2024 season.[8]
Auckland City
On 28 January 2025, Zeb signed for Auckland City for the 2025 Northern League.[9][10]
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.[11] This was their first non-defeated result since the 2014 edition.[12][13][14] In doing so, Zeb became the first footballer of Pakistani origin to play in a FIFA Club World Cup event.[15][7][16]
South Island United
On 18 December 2025, Zeb signed for South Island United in the newly founded OFC Professional League.[17]
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.[9][7] He was also called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in 2023, but again missed out due to injury.[18] Zeb has stated he wants to play for Pakistan.[15] 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.[16] Zeb has said "If selected for future matches, I'll be available."[18] In September 2025, Zeb was called up to the national team again for 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification matches against Afghanistan.[19][20] Zeb made his debut on 9 October 2025, coming on a half-time in the first of the two games against Afghanistan.[21][22]
Personal life
Born in northern New Zealand to Pakistani parents, Zeb moved to Christchurch at the age of two.[3][9] A semi-professional footballer, Zeb also works as a delivery driver.[3]
Career statistics
Honours
Western Suburbs
- Central League: 2019
Team Wellington
Miramar Rangers
Christchurch United
Auckland City
Individual