Justin Ferizaj
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 January 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Dublin, Republic of Ireland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
Current team | Shamrock Rovers | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Shamrock Rovers | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Shamrock Rovers | 3 | (0) |
| National team | |||
| 2019–2020 | Republic of Ireland U15 | 3 | (0) |
| 2021–2022 | Republic of Ireland U17 | 7 | (2) |
| 2021 | Republic of Ireland U18 | 3 | (0) |
| 2022– | Republic of Ireland U19 | 4 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:04, 23 October 2022 (UTC) | |||
Justin Ferizaj (born 13 January 2005) is an Irish professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Shamrock Rovers.
Club career
Ferizaj's parents migrated from Albania to Dublin before he was born, and he joined Tallaght-based Shamrock Rovers as a child.[1] Having progressed through the academy, he made his league debut in the 2022 season, in a 2–1 win over St Patrick's Athletic.[2]
The same year, he went on trial with German side Hamburg, before turning down a contract offer from Italian side Sampdoria.[1][3] After impressive performances, being lauded for his ability to step up to senior level, he signed a new contract with Shamrock Rovers in July 2022.[4][5][6][7]
International career
Ferizaj is eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland and Albania.[2] He has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.[8]
Career statistics
Club
- As of matches played 23 October 2022[9]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Shamrock Rovers | 2022 | League of Ireland Premier Division | 3 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | 8[b] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
Notes
- ^ Appearances in the FAI Cup
- ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League qualification, two appearances in UEFA Europa League qualification, and four appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
References
- ^ a b Scott Byrne, Ruairi (7 July 2022). "Highly-rated Ireland underage star Justin Ferizaj turns down Serie A move". buzz.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ a b Fitzmaurice, Aidan (12 July 2022). "Shamrock Rovers close to professional deal for teenage star Justin Ferizaj". independent.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Rowan, Paul (20 February 2022). "Justin Ferizaj the latest Irish talent to catch eye of European elite". thetimes.co.uk. Retrieved 23 October 2022. (subscription required)
- ^ Diallo, Raf (12 September 2022). "How Justin Ferizaj has propelled himself onto the big stage for Shamrock Rovers - Graham Gartland". rte.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Locke, Cian (15 September 2022). "Jack Byrne backs Justin Ferizaj to learn fast". irishexaminer.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Fenton, James (9 September 2022). "Stephen Bradley hails 17-year-old Justin Ferizaj after Europa Conference League performance". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Calvert, Ronan (28 July 2022). "Exclusive: Justin Ferizaj signs 16-month contract extension with Shamrock Rovers". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net
- ^ Justin Ferizaj at Soccerway
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