Zeeyana Jivraj
 Jivraj with Pakistan 2025 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Zeeyana Jivraj | ||
| Date of birth | January 26, 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Toronto, 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 professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Northern Colorado Rain FC in the USL W League. Born in Canada, she represents 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]
In 2024, Jivraj signed her second professional contract with Clube de Albergaria in Liga BPI, Portugal's top flight. In her debut match, she recorded the clubs first clean sheet of the season.
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]
Jivraj currently is a practice player for Dallas Trinity in the Gainbridge Superleague in America and is a free agent.
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.