Zeeyana Jivraj
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zeeyana Jivraj | ||
| Date of birth | January 26, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Pickering, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Northern Colorado Rain FC | ||
| Number | 1 | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Youngstown State Penguins | – | (0) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023 | Hibernian W.F.C. | ||
| 2024– | Northern Colorado Rain FC | ||
| International career | |||
| 2025– | Pakistan | 3 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Zeeyana Jivraj (born 26 January 2000) is a Canadian-born footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Northern Colorado Rain FC in the USL W League and is a member of the Pakistan women's national football team.
Early life and education
Born in Pickering, Ontario, Jivraj excelled both academically and athletically. She earned a full scholarship to Youngstown State University and graduated summa cum laude with a degree in pre-med biology and a minor in chemistry. She was also a Horizon League All-Academic and All-Conference honoree.[1]
Club career
In 2023, Jivraj signed her first professional contract with Hibernian W.F.C. in Malta and debuted with a clean sheet against Valletta.[2]
She later returned to the United States and joined Northern Colorado Rain FC in 2024. In her debut season, she recorded 4 clean sheets in 6 matches and was re-signed for 2025.[3]
International career
In June 2025, Jivraj was named to Pakistan’s 22-player squad for the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup qualification round as one of six new diaspora players added to the national setup.[4][5]
Style of play
Jivraj is known for her communication, footwork, and sharp reflexes. Hibernian W.F.C. coach Eleanor Saliba described her as a “vocal leader from the back who commands the box confidently.”[6]
Personal life
She captained the women's football team at the University of Essex while pursuing postgraduate studies. Jivraj is also active in youth mentorship and sports leadership initiatives.
References
- ^ "Zeeyana Jivraj – Opendorse Profile". Opendorse. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Catching up with Hibernians goalkeeper Zeeyana Jivraj". The Sporting Fan. 1 November 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Goalkeeper Zeeyana Jivraj Returns to Rain for 2025". Northern Colorado Rain FC. 13 March 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Six New Additions to Pakistan Women's Football Team Squad". ProPakistani. 13 June 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Pakistan squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers named". The News International. 13 June 2025. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Catching up with Hibernians goalkeeper Zeeyana Jivraj". The Sporting Fan. 1 November 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2025.