Noah Karunaratne

Noah Karunaratne (born 27 June 2003) is a New Zealand footballer who plays as a Midfielder for Southern League club Christchurch United.

Personal life Karunaratne is the older brother of Wellington Phoenix player Seth Karunaratne. He attended St Patrick's College

Club career Wellington Phoenix Karunaratne played for the Wellington Phoenix Academy, before making his debut for the Wellington Phoenix Reserves in the 2019–20 New Zealand Football Championship against Tasman United picking up an assist. Karunaratne was named Wellington Phoenix Academy Men's Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season. On 3 August 2022, Karunaratne made his professional debut for the 'Nix first team, in an Australia Cup tie against Devonport City.

Eastern Suburbs On 15 March 2024, Karunaratne signed for Northern League side Eastern Suburbs. He made his debut on 23 March 2024 against Bay Olympic in the Northern League.

Christchurch United Karunaratne signed for Christchurch United on 26 September 2025 for the championship phase of the National League. He made his debut on 27 September 2025, where he scored both goals in a 2–0 win over Auckland United.

International career On 1 September 2022, Karunaratne was called up to the New Zealand U20's for the 2022 OFC U-19 Championship. He made his debut on 7 September 2022, in the opening group game against Cook Islands. On 1 May 2023, he was called up for the 2023 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Karunaratne made three appearances at the World Cup as New Zealand made the Round of 16.

Karunaratne was called up to the New Zealand U23's for the first time on 2 March 2023, for a two-game series against China. He played in both games, debuting on 23 March 2023.

Career statistics Club

Honours New Zealand U20 OFC U-19 Men's Championship: 2022

Individual Wellington Phoenix Academy Men's Player of the Year: 2022–23