Justin Ferizaj (born 13 January 2005) is an Irish professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Shamrock Rovers.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 17) | ||
| 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) | |||
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 is eligible to represent the Republic of Ireland and Albania.[2] He has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.[8]
| 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[lower-alpha 1] | 0 | 8[lower-alpha 2] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Career total | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | ||
Notes
Shamrock Rovers F.C. – current squad | |
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