Kaiya Jota

Kaiya Rose Flintham Jota (born February 5, 2006) is a college soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for the Stanford Cardinal. Born in the United States, she is a youth international with England under-20s. She previously played for the Philippines national team and was included in their squad at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Early career Jota attended Marshall Fundamental Secondary School, where she played soccer. She committed to play college soccer for the Stanford Cardinal.

International career Jota was born in the United States to a Filipino father and an English mother, making her eligible to play for England, Philippines or the United States at international level. and getting sent off against Laos.

Philippines senior team Jota was first invited to train for the Philippines during their September 2022 training camp in California. Due to her inability to obtain her Philippine passport in time for the friendly match against New Zealand, she was unable to make the matchday list.

In October 2022, Jota received her first official call-up for the Philippines in their training camp and friendlies against Costa Rica. A couple of months later, Jota was once again called up for the Philippines for their friendlies against Papua New Guinea. She made her debut for the Philippines in a 9–0 win against Papua New Guinea, coming in as a substitute, replacing Olivia McDaniel in the second half.

Jota was included in the team's lineup for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. She did not feature in any games but trained with the team in New Zealand. She was subsequently called up to the under-20 squad in November 2025 and February 2026, for international matches and training camps in Spain.

Personal life Jota's sister, Asia, is also a soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Bethany Lutheran College in NCAA Division III. Jota also models.

Honors

Stanford Cardinal Atlantic Coast Conference: 2025 ACC tournament: 2025