Aaryan Raj (born 4 May 2003) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a defender for Eastern Suburbs AFC.

Early life Raj was born in Goa, India, and holds New Zealand citizenship.

Club career Raj has played club football for Eastern Suburbs AFC in New Zealand. In 2022, he was one of three Eastern Suburbs players named in New Zealand's squad for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship.

International career Raj has represented New Zealand at youth international level.

In September 2022, Raj was named in New Zealand's squad for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship in Tahiti. New Zealand won the tournament, defeating Fiji 3–0 in the final.

In May 2023, Raj was named in the New Zealand squad for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.

Style of play Raj primarily plays as a centre-back.

Honours

New Zealand U19 OFC U-19 Championship: 2022

References

External links Aaryan Raj at Flashscore Aaryan Raj at 365Scores Aaryan Raj at Sofascore