Justin Ferizaj

Justin Ferizaj (born 13 January 2005) is an Irish professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Shamrock Rovers.

Justin Ferizaj
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Shamrock Rovers
Number 21
Youth career
Shamrock Rovers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Shamrock Rovers 7 (0)
International career‡
2019–2020 Republic of Ireland U15 3 (0)
2021–2022 Republic of Ireland U17 7 (2)
2021 Republic of Ireland U18 5 (0)
2022– Republic of Ireland U19 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 10:30, 24 April 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:29, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

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]

Ferizaj spent time on trial at Tottenham Hotspur during the off season from Rovers, after receiving permission from the club.[8]

He scored his first goal at senior level on 13 March 2023 in a 2–1 Leinster Senior Cup defeat away to Bray Wanderers at the Carlisle Grounds.[9]

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.[10]

Career statistics

Club
As of matches played 10 April 2023[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shamrock Rovers 2022 LOI Premier Division 502[lower-alpha 1]09[lower-alpha 2]000160
2023 200[lower-alpha 1]0001[lower-alpha 3]131
Total 70209011191
Career total 70209011191

Notes

  1. Appearances in the FAI Cup
  2. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League qualification, two appearances in UEFA Europa League qualification, and five appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
  3. Appearance in Leinster Senior Cup

References
  1. Scott Byrne, Ruairi (7 July 2022). "Highly-rated Ireland underage star Justin Ferizaj turns down Serie A move". buzz.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  2. Fitzmaurice, Aidan (12 July 2022). "Shamrock Rovers close to professional deal for teenage star Justin Ferizaj". independent.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  3. 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)
  4. 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.
  5. Locke, Cian (15 September 2022). "Jack Byrne backs Justin Ferizaj to learn fast". irishexaminer.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  6. Fenton, James (9 September 2022). "Stephen Bradley hails 17-year-old Justin Ferizaj after Europa Conference League performance". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. Calvert, Ronan (28 July 2022). "Exclusive: Justin Ferizaj signs 16-month contract extension with Shamrock Rovers". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  8. Fennessy, Paul (March 11, 2023). "Stephen Bradley coy on Tottenham-linked youngster's absence". The42.
  9. "Bray Wanderers dump Shamrock Rovers out of the Leinster Senior Cup". independent.
  10. Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net
  11. Justin Ferizaj at Soccerway
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