Justin Ferizaj

Justin Ferizaj (born 13 January 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Under-19 squad of the Italian Serie A club Frosinone.

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
 Frosinone
Youth career
Shamrock Rovers
2023– Frosinone
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Shamrock Rovers 9 (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)

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 [lower-alpha 1] Europe Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shamrock Rovers 2022 LOI Premier Division 50209[lower-alpha 2]000160
2023 LOI Premier Division 40000[lower-alpha 3]01[lower-alpha 4]151
Total 90209011211
Frosinone 2023–24 Serie A 0000––00
Career total 90209011211

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. 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. 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. 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
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