Niyah Dunbar joined the Canaries on loan from WSL 2 side Sunderland in the summer of 2026.

Born in Salford, Dunbar grew up in the North East and began her career with New Marske Under-12s in 2019 before moving on to Redcar Town, Grangetown and then the Teeside Regional Talent Centre. 

The now 19-year old first joined Sunderland's PGA side in 2023 and earned her first-team debut in 2024 against Blackburn Rovers. 
She made her first senior start for the Black Cats the following season in a Subway League Cup tie against Liverpool. 
Dunbar has now amassed seven appearances for the WSL side. 

She holds international experience as well, having featured for the Lionesses at Under-19s level.