Deven Jackson

Deven Rose Jackson (born 22 April 1998) is a New Zealand footballer who plays for A-League Women side Canberra United. She has represented New Zealand at senior and age group level.

Western Kentucky University
Jackson studied a degree in Sport & Recreation, majoring in Sport & Exercise Science. In 2017 and 2019 she made a total of 33 appearances, scoring 4 goals. In 2018 she was ruled out due to an injury.

Early career
Jackson started her youth football at Bay Olympic. Jackson started her senior career for Three Kings United. In 2023, Jackson was appointed as a strength and conditioning coach for youth teams at Bay Olympic.

Eastern Suburbs
AJackson took a three-year break from football undertaking three hip surgeries during this time, before returning to play for Eastern Suburbs

Jackson is Eastern Suburbs fifth all-time top goal scorer with 50 goals. In 2022 she finished as the second top scorer of the New Zealand Women's National League, behind teammate Tayla O'Brien. Eastern Suburbs won the final 4–0, with Jackson scoring a brace and having a third ruled out as an own goal.

Canberra United
On 15 September 2023, Jackson signed for her first professional contract for Canberra United. She made her debut on 15 October 2023 in the season opener against Adelaide United. Jackson scored her first goal 6 January 2024 in a 3–3 draw with Newcastle Jets.

International career
Jackson was called up to the New Zealand women's national football team for the first time in January 2023. Jackson was one of three domestic players picked for the two-game series against the United States along with Tayla O'Brien and Rebecca Lake. She made her debut as a half time substitute against the United States on 21 January 2023.

Honours
Eastern Suburbs
 * New Zealand Women's National League: 2022

New Zealand U17
 * OFC U-19 Women's Championship: 2017

Individual
 * New Zealand Women's Domestic Player of the Year: 2023