Haris Ali Zeb (; born 15 May 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for Broadmeadow Magic in the NPL Northern NSW. Born in New Zealand, he plays for the Pakistan national team.
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.
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.
Team Wellington Zeb returned to Wellington, signing for Team Wellington for the 2020–21 season.
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.
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.
Christchurch United Zeb returned to New Zealand, signing for Christchurch United.
Birkenhead United Zeb signed for Birkenhead United for the 2024 season.
Auckland City On 28 January 2025, Zeb signed for Auckland City for the 2025 Northern League.
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. He played the final two group games including the 1–1 draw with Boca Juniors. This was their first non-defeated result since the 2014 edition. In doing so, Zeb became the first footballer of Pakistani origin to play in a FIFA Club World Cup event.
South Island United
On 18 December 2025, Zeb signed for South Island United in the newly founded OFC Professional League.
Broadmeadow Magic On 15 June 2026, Zeb signed for Broadmeadow Magic for the remainder of the NPL Northern New South Wales season.
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. He was also called up for the 2024 AFC U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers in 2023, but again missed out due to injury. Zeb has stated he wants to play for Pakistan. 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. Zeb has said "If selected for future matches, I'll be available." In September 2025, Zeb was called up to the national team again for 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualification matches against Afghanistan. Zeb made his debut on 9 October 2025, coming on a half-time in the first of the two games against Afghanistan.
Personal life Born in northern New Zealand to Pakistani parents, Zeb moved to Christchurch at the age of two. As a semi-professional footballer, Zeb also worked as a delivery driver.
Career statistics Club
+Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsCoastal Spirit2017Mainland Premier*100——*12018Mainland Premier7721—9318112019Mainland Premier12410—10144Total19*12310010332*16Canterbury United Dragons2018–19Premiership80——10902019–20Premiership130———130Total210000010220Western Suburbs2019Central League1000——10Eastern Suburbs2020NRFL Premier7100——71Team Wellington2020–21Premiership121——20141Miramar Rangers2021National League21451——2652022National League3020——50Total244710000315Turun Palloseura2023Ykkönen0000—1010Christchurch United2023National League17210—20202Birkenhead United2024National League31252——364Auckland City2025National League223005330306South Island United2026OFC Pro League172———172Broadmeadow Magic2026NPL Northern NSW8100——81Career total179281648519321940
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPakistan202530202660Total90
Honours Western Suburbs Central League: 2019
Team Wellington New Zealand Football Championship: 2020–21
Miramar Rangers South Central Series: 2021
Christchurch United Southern League: 2023 Chatham Cup: 2023 English Cup: 2023
Auckland City OFC Champions League: 2025 New Zealand National League: 2025
Broadmeadow Magic NPL Northern NSW Premiers: 2026
Pakistan Diamond Jubilee International Football Tournament: 2026
Individual Steve Sumner Trophy: 2025
See also
List of Pakistan international footballers born outside Pakistan
References
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