Indiah-Paige Riley
Indiah-Paige Janita Riley is a New Zealand professional women's footballer who plays as a striker for Crystal Palace in the Women's Super League. A former one-time international for the Australia women's national soccer team, Riley plays for the New Zealand women's national football team.
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She made her professional debut at just 16 years old for Brisbane Roar in a 1–0 win over Western Sydney Wanderers.
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She was nominated for the W-League's Young Player of the Year award during the 2019–20 season, highlighting her early impact in Australian football.
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Although born in New Zealand, she grew up in Australia from the age of 7 and holds dual citizenship.
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She made a national team switch from Australia to New Zealand and debuted for the Football Ferns in September 2022, playing the full match against Mexico.
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She represented New Zealand at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, appearing in all three group-stage matches.
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Her switch to the New Zealand national team was sparked by a coach’s discovery of her background through a teammate’s tip-off.
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Upon arriving in the Netherlands, she faced a chaotic start when her luggage was lost for two weeks, leaving her with only her carry-on items.
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The biggest challenge she faces abroad is the time difference, which makes it hard to stay connected with family in Australia and New Zealand.
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Although teammates say she's immature, she embraces the label because she enjoys making people laugh and keeping the mood light.
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She began playing football at age 12, later than most professionals, after switching from rugby because she could no longer play with boys.
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Her initial inspiration to play football came from her older brother, whose influence made her want to do everything he did.
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Although she once dreamed of becoming an actress, Riley always knew she wanted to do something in sport.
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