Lily Nabet
Lily Nabet
Lily Shayan Nabet is an American-Iranian footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Lily in numbers
142
Appearances
2
Goals
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She is a first-generation Iranian American, born in Tarzana, California to parents who immigrated from Iran.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She earned a sociology degree from Duke and later pursued a master’s degree in business management.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She was selected 36th overall in the 2022 NWSL Draft by Angel City FC.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
Her mother, Shadi, is her best friend and role model—a woman who fled religious persecution in Iran and raised Lily to value truth, compassion, and independence.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She started playing soccer at age three.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She is the first Iranian-American woman to play in a U.S. professional soccer league.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
Her dad is a huge Manchester United fan — they didn’t follow Persian clubs like Persepolis or Esteghlal growing up.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
Her sports role model is Kobe Bryant.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She’s open to playing for the Iranian national team, though she hasn’t been contacted by the federation yet.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
While not fluent, she understands some Persian (Farsi) and is connected to her culture through food and family.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
She now gets messages from Iranian-American girls saying they’re inspired by her and feel seen.
Lily Nabet
Carolina Ascent FC
Lily with her dog.
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