Haris Zeb


Haris Ali Zeb 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.

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.

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. A semi-professional footballer, Zeb also works as a delivery driver.

Honours

Western Suburbs
Team Wellington
Miramar Rangers
Christchurch United
Auckland City
Individual