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 B club Frosinone.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 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]
| 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