Justin Ferizaj

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Justin Ferizaj
Personal information
Date of birth (2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 21)
Place of birth Dublin, Ireland
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Position(s)
Team information
Current team
 Crawley Town
Youth career
– St. Kevin's Boys
–2022 Shamrock Rovers
2023–2025 Frosinone
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2022–2023 Shamrock Rovers 9 (0)
2023–2025 Frosinone 0 (0)
2025 Bray Wanderers 11 (1)
2026– Crawley Town 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)
2022–2023 Republic of Ireland U19 9 (1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21:29, 26 January 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of 21:35, 26 January 2026 (UTC)

Justin Ferizaj (born 13 January 2005) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a left midfielder or attacking midfielder for EFL League Two club Crawley Town.

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Club career

Early career

Born in Dublin to Albanian parents, Ferizaj joined St. Kevin's Boys F.C. as a child before moving to Tallaght-based club Shamrock Rovers. [2] [3]

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. [4] The same year, he went on trial with German side Hamburg, before turning down a contract offer from Italian side Sampdoria. [3] [5] After impressive performances, being lauded for his ability to step up to senior level, [6] [7] he signed a new contract with Shamrock Rovers in July 2022. [6] [7] [8] Ferizaj spent time on trial at Tottenham Hotspur during the off season from Rovers, after receiving permission from the club. [9] 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. [10]

Frosinone

On 22 August 2023, Ferizaj officially joined Serie A club Frosinone for an undisclosed fee. [11] [12] He was initially assigned to their Under-19 (Primavera) squad.

Bray Wanderers

On 31 July 2025, Ferizaj returned home to sign for League of Ireland First Division club Bray Wanderers, joining his brother Richard who also plays for the club. [13] On 1 August, Ferizaj made his debut for Bray, coming off the bench against Treaty United. In the 94th minute of the game, with the score at 2–2, Ferizaj's shot from outside the box was deflected in by his brother Richard to seal a 3–2 win for Bray. [14] On 5 September 2025, Ferizaj scored his first goal for Bray, opening in the scoring in a 3−1 win at home to Athlone Town, he also assisted his side's 2nd and 3rd goals. [15]

Crawley Town

On 26 January 2026, Ferizaj signed a two-and-a-half year contract with EFL League Two club Crawley Town. [16]

International career

Ferizaj is eligible to represent either the Republic of Ireland or Albania. [4] [17] He has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. [18]

Career statistics

As of matches played 7 November 2025 [19]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational Cup [a] League Cup [b] Europe OtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Shamrock Rovers 2022 LOI Premier Division 5020–9 [c] 000160
2023 4000–0 [d] 01 [e] 151
Total9020–9011211
Frosinone 2023–24 Serie A 0000–––00
2024–25 Serie B 0000–––00
Total0000–––00
Bray Wanderers 2025 LOI First Division 11110––4 [f] 1162
Crawley Town 2025–26 EFL League Two 00–––00
Career total20130009052373
  1. ↑ Includes FAI Cup, Coppa Italia & FA Cup
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  3. ↑ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League qualification, two appearances in UEFA Europa League qualification, and five appearances in the UEFA Europa Conference League
  4. ↑ Appearances in the UEFA Champions League & UEFA Europa Conference League
  5. ↑ Appearance in Leinster Senior Cup
  6. ↑ Appearances in the 2025 League of Ireland First Division Promotion Playoffs

References

  1. ↑ Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  2. ↑ "'We want to go even further' - Shamrock Rovers put focus on taking project to next level". Irish Independent. 2022-08-29. Retrieved 2026-01-27. At underage level, Rovers have recruited well from traditional nursery clubs who feel their input at a vital stage has been downplayed. The highly rated Ferizaj came from St Kevin's Boys.
  3. 1 2 Scott Byrne, Ruairi (7 July 2022). "Highly-rated Ireland underage star Justin Ferizaj turns down Serie A move". buzz.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  4. 1 2 Fitzmaurice, Aidan (12 July 2022). "Shamrock Rovers close to professional deal for teenage star Justin Ferizaj". independent.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  5. ↑ Rowan, Paul (20 February 2022). "Justin Ferizaj the latest Irish talent to catch eye of European elite". The Times . Retrieved 23 October 2022.(subscription required)
  6. 1 2 Fenton, James (9 September 2022). "Stephen Bradley hails 17-year-old Justin Ferizaj after Europa Conference League performance". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  7. 1 2 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.
  8. ↑ Calvert, Ronan (28 July 2022). "Exclusive: Justin Ferizaj signs 16-month contract extension with Shamrock Rovers". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  9. ↑ Fennessy, Paul (11 March 2023). "Stephen Bradley coy on Tottenham-linked youngster's absence". The42.
  10. ↑ "Bray Wanderers dump Shamrock Rovers out of the Leinster Senior Cup". independent. 13 March 2023.
  11. ↑ 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.
  12. ↑ Consalvi, Fabrizio (22 August 2023). "Frosinone: ufficiale l'arrivo del centrocampista Justin Ferizaj". Gazzetta Regionale (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  13. ↑ "Bray Wanderers bolster ranks with arrival of Justin Ferizaj". extratime.com. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
  14. ↑ Gorman, Daniel (1 August 2025). "Ferizaj fires in last-gasp winner as Bray Wanderers edge out Treaty United". Independent.ie. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
  15. ↑ Evans, Tadhg (5 September 2025). "Bray Wanderers get life under new ownership off to a winner". Independent.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2025.
  16. ↑ https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c62njyzp1n9o
  17. ↑ "Frosinone: arriva il centrocampista 18enne Ferizaj". ANSA (in Italian). 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
  18. ↑ Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net
  19. ↑ Justin Ferizaj at Soccerway
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