Justin Ferizaj

Irish footballer (born 2005)

Justin FerizajPersonal information

Date of birth|  (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 19)
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)

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.

## Club career[edit]

### Early career[edit]

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

### Shamrock Rovers[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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

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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[edit]

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

*[Apps]: League appearances
*[Gls]: League goals