Indiah-Paige Janita Riley (born 20 December 2001) is a New Zealand professional women's footballer who plays as a striker for A-League Women club Wellington Phoenix. She has previously played for Crystal Palace in the Women's Super League 2, Fortuna Hjorring in the Elitedivisionen, PSV Vrouwen in the Eredivisie Vrouwen and Brisbane Roar. A former one-time international for the Australia women's national soccer team, Riley plays for the New Zealand women's national football team.
Club career
Brisbane Roar Indiah-Paige Riley made her professional debut on 4 November 2018 for Brisbane Roar against the Western Sydney Wanderers coming on as a substitute for Allira Toby in a 1–0 win.
She was nominated for the W-League's Young Player of the Year award in the 2019–20 W-League season.
Fortuna Hjorring Riley signed for Danish champions Fortuna Hjorring on 3 August 2020.
Return to Brisbane Roar In January 2023, Riley returned to Australia, signing with former club Brisbane Roar until the end of the 2022–23 A-League Women season.
PSV In August 2023, PSV announced the signing of Riley on a two-year contract. Riley made her debut for the club on 9 September 2023 and marked it with a goal.
Crystal Palace On August 7 2024, Riley signed a two year deal with WSL club Crystal Palace. In May 2026, it was announced that Riley would depart Palace on the expiration of her contract.
Wellington Phoenix In August 2026, Riley returned to the A-League Women, signing a two-year contract with Wellington Phoenix.
International career Born in New Zealand, Riley moved to Australia at the age of 7 and is a dual-citizen. After previously representing Australia, Riley decided to commit her international career and switch for New Zealand. She received her first call-up with New Zealand for two friendly games vs Mexico and Philippines on 2 and 6 September 2022 and started in her debut with New Zealand and played a full game in first game aforementioned.
2023 FIFA Women's World Cup In June 2023, Riley was selected as part of the Football Ferns squad for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, which was to be co-hosted in Australia and New Zealand. She featured in all three group stage matches, before New Zealand's exit from the competition.
2024 Summer Olympics
On 4 July 2024, Riley was called up to the New Zealand squad for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueCup1Continental2TotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBrisbane Roar2018–19W-League101——1012019–20102——102Total203——203Fortuna Hjørring2020–21Elitedivisionen19300402332021–2220451—2552022–231300020150Total5275160638Career total721051608311 1Danish Women's Cup. 2UEFA Women's Champions League
International goals No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 13 February 2024 FFS Football Stadium, Apia, Samoa 3–0 5–0 2024 OFC Women's Olympic Qualifying Tournament 2. 4–0 3. 16 February 2024 1–0 7–1 4. 5–0 5. 19 February 2024 5–0 11–1 6. 6–0 7. 23 February 2025 Estadio Piedades de Santa Ana, Santa Ana, Costa Rica 1–1 1–1 Friendly 8. 2 March 2026 National Stadium, Honiara, Solomon Islands 2–0 8–0 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification 9. 5 March 2026 3–0 3–0
References
External links Indiah-Paige Riley at Soccerway Indiah-Paige Riley at Brisbane Roar