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Jayde Riviere

Jayde Yuk Fun Riviere is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for Manchester United and the Canada women's national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated September 11, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Jayde Yuk Fun Riviere (born January 22, 2001) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a right-back for Manchester United in the Women's Super League and the Canada women's national team. She represented Canada at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cups and won Olympic gold at Tokyo 2020.

Early life and education

Riviere was born in Markham, Ontario, and grew up in Pickering, Ontario. She played youth soccer in Ontario before moving on to collegiate soccer at the University of Michigan.

Club career

Riviere turned professional in 2023 when she signed with Manchester United in the Women's Super League. She has played as a defender for the club since joining, making her debut in May 2023.

International career

Riviere made her senior international debut for Canada in 2017 at age 16. She has become a regular member of the national team and has appeared at major tournaments including the FIFA Women's World Cup and the Olympic Games.

Honours

Riviere's major international honour is Olympic gold with Canada at Tokyo 2020. She has also been part of Canada squads at World Cup tournaments.

Key facts

  • Won Olympic gold with Canada at Tokyo 2020.
  • Plays primarily as a right-back or defender.
  • Made her senior international debut in 2017 at age 16.
  • Represented Canada at the 2019 and 2023 FIFA Women's World Cups.
  • Joined Manchester United in January 2023.
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Canadian context

Riviere is a prominent Canadian women’s soccer player from Ontario who has represented Canada at the Olympics and World Cups, making her relevant to Canadian soccer fans and Olympic coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What position does Jayde Riviere play?
She plays primarily as a right-back and defender.
Which club does Jayde Riviere play for?
She plays for Manchester United in the Women's Super League.
When was Jayde Riviere born?
She was born on January 22, 2001.
Has Jayde Riviere won an Olympic medal?
Yes, she won Olympic gold with Canada at Tokyo 2020.
When did Jayde Riviere make her senior Canada debut?
She made her senior debut in 2017, at age 16.
Did Jayde Riviere play college soccer?
Yes, she played college soccer at the University of Michigan.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jayde_Riviere
    Supports: Birth date; nationality; position; club; national team.
  2. CBC Sports — https://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/soccer-womens-world-cup-jayde-riviere-1.6905792
    Supports: Canadian background; Manchester United; World Cup appearances; Olympic gold; senior caps.
  3. Manchester United — https://www.manutd.com/en/players-and-staff/detail/jayde-riviere
    Supports: Club signing, position, nationality, debut date, and squad profile.
  4. Olympic.ca — https://olympic.ca/team-canada/jayde-riviere/
    Supports: Birthplace, hometown, Olympic gold, and Canada team representation.
  5. Michigan Wolverines Athletics — https://mgoblue.com/sports/womens-soccer/roster/jayde-riviere/23201
    Supports: University of Michigan college soccer background and birthplace/hometown.