Tiana Jaber

Tiana Jaber (born 9 May 2000) is an Australian soccer player who plays for the Newcastle Jets.[2]

Tiana Jaber
Personal information
Full name Tiana Jaber
Date of birth (2000-05-09) 9 May 2000
Place of birth Sydney, Australia
Position(s) Defender[1]
Club information
Current team
 Newcastle Jets
Number 5
Youth career
2019–2020 Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2020 Western Sydney Wanderers 1 (0)
2020– Newcastle Jets 12 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 February 2022

Early life

Jaber spent her childhood growing up in Western Sydney whilst attending Glenwood High School, she is of Lebanese descent.[3]

Club career

Western Sydney Wanderers, 2019–2020

Jaber played for North West Sydney Koalas in the National Premier Leagues NSW Women's before being signed on a scholarship contract by the Western Sydney Wanderers in 2019. On 14 February 2020 Jaber was upgraded to a professional contract as she began training more frequently with the first team.[4] She made her debut for the club on 20 February as a second-half substitute in a 4–0 loss to Melbourne City.

The February debut would prove to be Jaber's sole appearance for the Wanderers as she left the club at the conclusion of the 2019–20 season to play for Sydney University in the NSW Women's NPL.[5] The 2020 season was successful for Jaber and Sydney University as the side won the Premiership and narrowly lost the Grand Final 2–1 to Manly United.

Newcastle Jets, 2020–present

After her exciting season with Sydney University Jaber returned to the W-League and signed with the Newcastle Jets ahead of the 2020–21 season. Jaber played four matches in her first season with the Jets as she contended with Tessa Tamplin for the starting full-back position.[6]

Jaber spent the winter of 2021 at National Premier Leagues ACT Women's side Western Canberra Wanderers where she become known for her competitive nature collecting multiple yellow cards throughout the season.[7]

Jaber returned to Newcastle for the 2021–22 season where a revitalised Jets side sought to return to the A-League Women finals series. The departure of Tamplin overseas also presented Jaber with an opportunity to feature in the starting eleven. The young full-back started the opening match of the season against Sydney FC, however she was sent off in the 77th minute as the Jets lost 3–1. Jaber returned from suspension on Matchday 3 against her former club Western Sydney, she opened the scoring with a long range effort in the 1–1 draw with the Wanderers. Jaber's first professional goal impressed many viewers across the league.[8]

Career statistics
As of match played 13 February 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Western Sydney Wanderers 2019–20 A-League Women 10------10
Newcastle Jets 2020–21 40------40
Newcastle Jets 2020–21 81------81
Career total 131000000131

References
  1. Tiana Jaber at Soccerway
  2. "Meet Newcastle Jets defender Tiana Jaber: 2021–22 A-League Women". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  3. "Harmony the key word at Glenwood High School". Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  4. "Wanderers Announce Changes To Westfield W-League Squad". Western Sydney Wanderers FC. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  5. "Jaber Ready To Shine On Finals Day". Sydney University Soccer Football Club. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  6. "W-League: Young fullback Tiana Jaber taking opportunity with Newcastle Jets". Newcastle Jets FC. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  7. "W-League player Tiana Jaber misses Federation Cup final after no appeal granted for red card". Canberra Times. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  8. "Jets defender Tiana Jaber savours stunning turnaround world-class strike". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
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