Shane Maroodza
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Shane Takudzwa Maroodza | ||
| Date of birth | 18 May 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Bedfordshire, England | ||
| Height | 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sarajevo | ||
| Number | 2 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Leicester City | ||
| 2020–2021 | Huddersfield Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Huddersfield Town | 0 | (0) |
| 2021 | → Ossett United (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2022 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2025 | Barnet | 0 | (0) |
| 2025 | Kerry | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | Sarajevo | 11 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2024– | Zimbabwe | 1 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22 March 2026 | |||
Shane Takudzwa Maroodza (born 18 May 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo.[1]
Club career
Early career in England
Maroodza began his youth career with Leicester City before joining the Huddersfield Town academy. He joined Ossett United on a work experience loan in October 2021.[2] In December 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Huddersfield Town.[3] In the 2022–23 season he had two loan spells with Bradford (Park Avenue).[4][5] He remained with Huddersfield until 2024, though he did not make a senior appearance.[6] In January 2025, he made one appearance for Barnet in the FA Trophy.[7]
Kerry
In July 2025, Maroodza joined Irish side Kerry, making one league appearance.[8] However, he was released by the club shortly after joining because of a disciplinary incident.[9]
Sarajevo
On 7 October 2025, Maroodza signed with Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo on a contract until June 2027, having impressed while training with the club’s B team.[10][1] He has since featured for Sarajevo in the Bosnian league.[11][12] He quickly established himself as a starting centre-back under manager Mario Cvitanović.[13]
International career
Born in England, Maroodza was eligible to represent Zimbabwe at international level through his heritage. He received his first international call-up in March 2024 for a friendly "Four Nations Tournament" in Lilongwe. After appearing on the bench as an unused substitute in the semi-final against Zambia, Maroodza made his international debut as a late replacement in defeat to Kenya in the final on 26 March 2024.[14][15]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 22 March 2026[16]
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | League cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Huddersfield Town | 2021–22 | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022–23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Ossett United (loan) | 2021–22 | NPL Division One East | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||
| Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) | 2022–23 | National League North | 11 | 0 | — | — | — | 11 | 0 | |||
| Barnet | 2024–25 | National League | 0 | 0 | — | — | 1[b] | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Kerry | 2025 | League of Ireland First Division | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | 1 | 0 | |||
| Sarajevo | 2025–26 | Bosnian Premier League | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 14 | 0 | |
| Career total | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 29 | 0 | ||
- ^ Includes Bosnia and Herzegovina Cup
- ^ a b Appearance in FA Trophy
- ^ Appearance in Bosnian Supercup
References
- ^ a b "Prošao omladinske škole engleskih klubova, danas je potpisao za Sarajevo" (in Bosnian). Oslobođenje. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/ossett-united/appearances/2021-2022/shane-maroodza/932441
- ^ "Zimbabwean Teenager Signs Professional Contract With Huddersfield Town". Pindula. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ https://bpafc.com/new-signing-shane-maroodza-signs-on-a-months-loan-from-huddersfield-town/
- ^ https://bpafc.com/avenue-confirm-loan-extension-and-returnee/
- ^ "Warriors international Shane Maroodza released by European club four days after signing". soccer24.co.zw. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ https://www.downhillsecondhalf.co.uk/Mobile/football/ViewPerson.aspx?PersonID=2241
- ^ Cudden, Cathal (25 July 2025). "Shane Maroodza signs for the Kingdom". Kerry FC. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ Reporter, Staff (1 August 2025). "Zimbabwe defender Shane Maroodza released by Kerry FC amid shoplifting allegations". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Shane Maroodza iz B tima potpisao ugovor sa FK Sarajevo" (in Bosnian). N1. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Shane Maroodza Finds Redemption: Zimbabwean Defender Joins FK Sarajevo After Irish Exit". Zimbabwe Warriors Zone. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "From Ireland to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Maroodza Revives Career with FK Sarajevo Move". 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
- ^ "Ko je Shane Maroodza? Debitovao asistencijom na Koševu, stigao iz B tima Sarajeva" (in Bosnian). Klix.ba. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ "Shane Maroodza: The Rising Zimbabwean Footballer with a Story of Talent and Challenge - NetVol". NetVol. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
- ^ https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2024/03/26/live-zimbabwe-vs-kenya-four-nation-tourney/
- ^ "Shane Maroodza Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 22 March 2026.
External links
- Shane Maroodza at Soccerway
- Shane Maroodza at WorldFootball.net
- Shane Maroodza at Sofascore