Who Is Jeremy Doku’s Pregnant Wife? 5 Things to Know About Shireen Raymond

Jeremy Doku has become one of the most talked-about players of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, not only for his performances with Belgium but also for revealing that he would have no hesitation putting family ahead of football if his wife goes into labour during the tournament.

The Manchester City winger recently explained that he intends to be present for the birth of his first child, a decision that immediately drew attention to his wife, Shireen Erin Lyannda Raymond.

“It’s my first child, so I would definitely want to be there," Doku told Reuters.

"If you ask me what I want, my answer is that nobody wants to miss the birth of their first child. But I also know that football involves many other considerations. I know the federation supports its players and understands their situations. We’ll see what we can do.”

So, who is the woman at the centre of one of the World Cup’s most heartwarming stories?

In this article, Pulse Sports delves deep into the full story of Jeremy Doku's wife.

Unlike her football-star husband, Shireen Doku built her career away from the sporting spotlight.

Pulse Sports earlier reported the British beauty entrepreneur is originally from Croydon in South London and works in the aesthetics and beauty industry. Her social media pages on TikTok and Instagram focuses largely on lifestyle, wellness, faith and family life rather than celebrity culture.

The couple revealed they were expecting their first child together earlier this year.

Shireen shared the announcement with followers alongside a photograph showing off her engagement ring and growing baby bump. She accompanied the post with a passage from 1 Corinthians 13, writing:

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud…”

The message reinforced what has become a recurring theme throughout the couple’s relationship: faith.

Despite Jeremy Doku’s status as one of Europe’s most exciting young footballers, the pair initially kept their relationship out of the spotlight.

Public interest grew after they were spotted together around Manchester City matches, but neither rushed to make their romance a social media spectacle.

Notably, Doku and Shireen were first spotted together months after the conclusion of Euro 2024. The two were spotted at the VIP section of the Etihad during Man City’s Premier League match against Southampton on October 26, 2024, a match which the Belgian watched from the stands due to injury.

Their relationship became public following Doku’s controversial split from his former partner, Petra Amisi, 24, who celebrated Man City Premier League title with Doku and was also present to cheer on the Belgian star at the Euros that summer.

In October that year, neither confirmed the relationship as Shireen and the Belgian international noticeably chose a more private approach.

Born June 1996 according to public listings of a company she was formerly associated with, Shireen Erin Lyannda Raymond is 30 years old as of June 2026. She is six years older than Jeremy Doku, 24.

The past two years have been a whirlwind for the couple. Doku proposed to Shireen during a romantic trip to Dubai in 2025.

The couple then tied the knot in an intimate ceremony later that year before announcing they were expecting a baby boy just months after becoming husband and wife.

The speed of the timeline has surprised some fans, but friends and followers have consistently pointed to the couple’s strong religious values and commitment to family.

The couple generated significant media buzz after revealing that they committed to strict Christian values throughout their dating relationship. In his YouTube docuseries, Doku shared that despite sharing hotel rooms during getaways like their trip to Dubai, they requested two separate beds to honor their Christian covenant.

They officially tied the knot on November 6, 2025, in a private ceremony. They famously celebrated their faith by featuring a cross on their wedding cake and quoting Song of Solomon 3:4: "I have found the one whom my soul loves."

Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of Jeremy Doku and his wife's story is the timing. Following their marriage, the couple announced they were expecting in March this year.

Shireen is reportedly expected to give birth in July 2026, right in the middle of the latter stages of the FIFA World Cup.

That means Belgium’s campaign could potentially overlap with one of the biggest moments of Doku’s personal life.

The Manchester City winger made headlines after revealing that if forced to choose between football and witnessing the birth of his child, the decision would be easy.

His comments earned praise from many supporters who applauded his commitment to family despite the magnitude of the tournament.

Regardless of Belgium's World Cup journey, Jeremy Doku has another life-changing moment waiting for him away from football.