Tiana Jaber (; born 9 May 2000) is a professional

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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. Born in Australia, she plays for the Lebanon national team.

Early life

Jaber spent her childhood growing up in

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while attending Glenwood High School; she is of Lebanese and

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descent.

Club career

Western Sydney Wanderers

Jaber played for North West Sydney Koalas in the

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before being signed on a scholarship contract by the

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in 2019. On 14 February 2020 Jaber was upgraded to a professional contract as she began training more frequently with the first team. 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

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in the NSW Women's NPL. The

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season was successful for Jaber and Sydney University as the side won the Premiership and narrowly lost the Grand Final 2–1 to

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Newcastle Jets

After her exciting season with Sydney University Jaber returned to the W-League and signed with the

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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. 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. Jaber returned to Newcastle for the 2021–22 season where a revitalised Jets side sought to return to the

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

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, 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.

Western United

In February 2023, Jaber joined expansion club

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as an injury replacement player until the end of the

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season, following an

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to Aimee Medwin.

Wellington Phoenix

In December 2023, Jaber was signed by

until the end of the

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season as an injury replacement, following a knee injury to Marisa van der Meer. In July 2024, she signed for Phoenix for a full season.

International career

Jaber was born in Australia, which granted her eligibility to represent the Australia national team through birthright. Additionally, she qualified to represent

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through her father and

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through her mother. In July 2024, she accepted a call-up to attend a training camp with the Lebanese national team. Jaber made her international debut on 20 February 2025, starting in a friendly tournament match against

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, which ended in a 1–0 defeat.

Style of play

Jaber is a versatile defender who can play as a

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(in a back four and back three) and as a full-back.

Career statistics

Club

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International

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jaber, Tiana 2000 births Living people Australian people of Lebanese descent Australian people of Italian descent Lebanese people of Italian descent Sportspeople of Lebanese descent Soccer players from Sydney Australian women's soccer players 21st-century Australian sportswomen Lebanese women's footballers 21st-century Lebanese sportswomen Women's association football defenders Western Sydney Wanderers FC (women) players Newcastle Jets FC (women) players Bankstown City FC players Western United FC (women) players Wellington Phoenix FC (women) players Sportswomen from New South Wales Lebanon women's international footballers International sportspeople born abroad