Bio
Razia Quashie was born on the Caribbean islands of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, where she chose netball as her main sport growing up. At around 16/17 years old, she transitioned to playing in the defensive end and began her journey by trialing for the Regional Performance Academy. After just three months, Razia was selected to trial for England U19s, which led to an international tour to Jamaica. Her talent was quickly recognized, and she was later picked for the U21s, where she competed in the World Youth Cup.
Since 2017, Razia has been part of the Vitality Roses programme, making her senior international debut against Jamaica in 2018. To date, she has earned 19 international caps with England.
Within the NSL setup, Razia’s journey began through the Mavericks pathway, where she made her debut for the Mavericks NSL team in the 2017 season. With over 100 NSL appearances, all representing Mavericks, she has become a key player for the club, showcasing her strength and consistency in defence.
Info
Date of Birth
16/09/1997
Nationality
England
Position
Defence – GK
Joined
2016-17 Season
NSL Stats
Razia Quashie NSL Profile
Tamsin Greenway was full of praise for Razia Quashie, saying,
“Raz is one of the top defenders in England, and likely in the world. Her mental resilience is incredible. Her fight is incredible. Her potential is immense, and watching her fight back from two Achilles injuries has been nothing short of remarkable. Raz has said all the way she wants to win things with Mavs. She wants to do something special here and we want to give her the platform to do that.”
Quashie, in turn, explained how Mavericks has always felt like home to her, saying:
“I just think it’s my safe place. I’ve been through some serious injuries, and they just know how to take care of people here, and they’ve looked after me over the years. I’m very grateful for all the trust and belief they have in me. If someone is treating you well, you don’t leave.”