Justin Ferizaj

Justin Ferizaj

Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-01-13) 13 January 2005 (age 20)
Place of birth	Dublin, Ireland
Height	1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) [1]
Position(s)	Midfielder
Team information
Current team	Bray Wanderers
Number	11
Youth career
0000–2022	Shamrock Rovers
2023–2025	Frosinone
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	Shamrock Rovers	9	(0)
2023–2025	Frosinone	0	(0)
2025–	Bray Wanderers	1	(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 as of 15:26, 3 August 2025 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals 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 Irish club Bray Wanderers.

Club career

Early career

Born in Dublin to Albanian parents, Ferizaj joined Tallaght-based club Shamrock Rovers as a child. ^[2]

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. ^[3] The same year, he went on trial with German side Hamburg, before turning down a contract offer from Italian side Sampdoria. ^{[2] [4]} After impressive performances, being lauded for his ability to step up to senior level, ^{[5] [6]} he signed a new contract with Shamrock Rovers in July 2022. ^{[5] [6] [7]} Ferizaj spent time on trial at Tottenham Hotspur during the off season from Rovers, after receiving permission from the club. ^[8] 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. ^[9]

Frosinone

On 22 August 2023, Ferizaj officially joined Serie A club Frosinone for an undisclosed fee. ^{[10] [11]} 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. ^[12] 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. ^[13]

International career

Ferizaj is eligible to represent either the Republic of Ireland or Albania. ^{[3] [14]} He has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level. ^[15]

Career statistics

As of matches played 1 August 2025 ^[16]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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
	2024–25	Serie B	0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0
	Total		0	0	0	0	–		–		0	0
Bray Wanderers	2025	LOI First Division	1	0	0	0	–		–		1	0
Career total			10	0	2	0	9	0	1	1	22	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

1. Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net
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.
3. Fitzmaurice, Aidan (12 July 2022). "Shamrock Rovers close to professional deal for teenage star Justin Ferizaj". independent.ie. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
4. 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)
5. Fenton, James (9 September 2022). "Stephen Bradley hails 17-year-old Justin Ferizaj after Europa Conference League performance". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
6. 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.
7. Calvert, Ronan (28 July 2022). "Exclusive: Justin Ferizaj signs 16-month contract extension with Shamrock Rovers". punditarena.com. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
8. Fennessy, Paul (11 March 2023). "Stephen Bradley coy on Tottenham-linked youngster's absence". The42.
9. "Bray Wanderers dump Shamrock Rovers out of the Leinster Senior Cup". independent. 13 March 2023.
10. 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.
11. Consalvi, Fabrizio (22 August 2023). "Frosinone: ufficiale l'arrivo del centrocampista Justin Ferizaj". Gazzetta Regionale (in Italian). Retrieved 22 August 2023.
12. "Bray Wanderers bolster ranks with arrival of Justin Ferizaj". extratime.com. 1 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2025.
13. Gorman, Daniel (1 August 2025). "Ferizaj fires in last-gasp winner as Bray Wanderers edge out Treaty United". Independent.ie. Retrieved 3 August 2025.
14. "Frosinone: arriva il centrocampista 18enne Ferizaj". ANSA (in Italian). 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
15. Justin Ferizaj at WorldFootball.net
16. Justin Ferizaj at Soccerway