Justin Ferizaj

Justin Ferizaj
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Frosinone
Number 19
Youth career
Shamrock Rovers
2023– Frosinone
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Shamrock Rovers 9 (0)
2024– Frosinone 0 (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 9 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:33, 22 August 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13:06, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

Justin Ferizaj (born 13 January 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Italian Serie B club Frosinone.

Club career

Early career

Born in Dublin to Albanian parents, Ferizaj joined Tallaght-based club Shamrock Rovers as a child.[1]

Shamrock Rovers

Having progressed through the academy, he made his league debut in the 2022 season, in a 2–1 win over St Patrick's Athletic at Richmond Park.[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,[4][5] he signed a new contract with Shamrock Rovers in July 2022.[4][5][6] Ferizaj spent time on trial at Tottenham Hotspur during the off season from Rovers, after receiving permission from the club.[7] 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.[8]

Frosinone

On 22 August 2023, Ferizaj officially joined Serie A club Frosinone for an undisclosed fee.[9][10] He was initially assigned to their Under-19 (Primavera) squad.

International career

Ferizaj is eligible to represent either the Republic of Ireland or Albania.[2][11] He has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.[12]

Career statistics

As of matches played 5 June 2023[13]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup [a] Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shamrock Rovers 2022 LOI Premier Division 5 0 2 0 9[b] 0 0 0 16 0
2023 LOI Premier Division 4 0 0 0 0[c] 0 1[d] 1 5 1
Total 9 0 2 0 9 0 1 1 21 1
Frosinone 2023–24 Serie A 0 0 0 0 – – 0 0
Career total 9 0 2 0 9 0 1 1 21 1

Notes

  1. ^ Includes FAI Cup & Coppa Italia
  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. ^ Appearances in the UEFA Champions League & UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ^ Appearance in Leinster Senior Cup

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b Fenton, James (9 September 2022). "Stephen Bradley hails 17-year-old Justin Ferizaj after Europa Conference League performance". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  5. ^ a b 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.
  6. ^ Calvert, Ronan (28 July 2022). "Exclusive: Justin Ferizaj signs 16-month contract extension with Shamrock Rovers". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. ^ Fennessy, Paul (11 March 2023). "Stephen Bradley coy on Tottenham-linked youngster's absence". The42.
  8. ^ "Bray Wanderers dump Shamrock Rovers out of the Leinster Senior Cup". independent. 13 March 2023.
  9. ^ Donovan, Shane (August 22, 2023). "Shamrock Rover's starlet Justin Ferizaj completes switch to Serie A outfit Frosinone Calcio". Irish Examiner. Retrieved August 22, 2023.
  10. ^ Consalvi, Fabrizio (22 August 2023). "Frosinone: ufficiale l'arrivo del centrocampista Justin Ferizaj". Gazzetta Regionale (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Frosinone: arriva il centrocampista 18enne Ferizaj". ANSA (in Italian). 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  12. ^ Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net
  13. ^ Justin Ferizaj at Soccerway