Haris Ali Zeb (Urdu: حارث علی زیب; born 15 May 2001) 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.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 1 February 2026

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Coastal Spirit2017Mainland Premier*100*1
2018Mainland Premier*7219311*11
2019Mainland Premier1241010144
Total12*12310010325*16
Canterbury United Dragons2018–19Premiership801090
2019–20Premiership130130
Total210000010220
Western Suburbs2019Central League100010
Eastern Suburbs2020NRFL Premier710071
Team Wellington2020–21Premiership12120141
Miramar Rangers2021National League21451265
2022National League302050
Total244710000315
Turun Palloseura2023Ykkönen00001010
Christchurch United2023National League1721020202
Birkenhead United2024National League31252364
Auckland City2025National League223005330306
South Island United20263232
Career total147251648519319037

International

As of 18 November 2025

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Pakistan202530
Total30

Honours

Western Suburbs

Team Wellington

Miramar Rangers

  • South Central Series: 2021

Christchurch United

Auckland City

Individual

See also

External links

  • at Soccerway
  • at FBref.com
  • at National-Football-Teams.com