Noah Karunaratne (born 27 June 2003) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Southern League club Christchurch United.
Personal life Karunaratne is the older brother of Wellington Phoenix player Seth Karunaratne. He attended St Patrick's College
Club career Wellington Phoenix Karunaratne played for the Wellington Phoenix Academy, before making his debut for the Wellington Phoenix Reserves in the 2019–20 New Zealand Football Championship against Tasman United picking up an assist. Karunaratne was named Wellington Phoenix Academy Men's Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season. On 3 August 2022, Karunaratne made his professional debut for the 'Nix first team, in an Australia Cup tie against Devonport City.
Eastern Suburbs On 15 March 2024, Karunaratne signed for Northern League side Eastern Suburbs. He made his debut on 23 March 2024 against Bay Olympic in the Northern League.
Christchurch United Karunaratne signed for Christchurch United on 26 September 2025 for the championship phase of the National League. He made his debut on 27 September 2025, where he scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Auckland United.
International career On 1 September 2022, Karunaratne was called up to the New Zealand U20's for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship. He made his debut on 7 September 2022, in the opening group game against Cook Islands. On 1 May 2023, he was called up for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Karunaratne made three appearances at the World Cup as New Zealand made the Round of 16.
Karunaratne was called up to the New Zealand U23's for the first time on 2 March 2023, for a two-game series against China. He played in both games, debuting on 23 March 2023.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOthersTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsWellington Phoenix Reserves2019–20Premiership10———102020–21Premiership20———202021National League20———202022National League231———2312023National League181———181Total462000000462Lower Hutt City (loan)2021National League16110——171Wellington Phoenix2022–23A-League Men0010——10Eastern Suburbs2024National League21120——2312025National League21442——256Total425620000487Christchurch United2025National League12———12Career total1051082000011312
Honours New Zealand U20 OFC U-19 Men's Championship: 2022
Individual Wellington Phoenix Academy Men's Player of the Year: 2022–23
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