Esteban Bayona

Esteban Bayona
Personal information
Full nameOrlando Esteban Bayona
Date of birthNovember 25, 1983
Place of birthBogota, Colombia
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing positionForward
Club information
Current team
BÍ/Bolungarvík
Youth career
2006–2008Incarnate Word Cardinals
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2009–2011Laredo Heat39(28)
2012–2013San Antonio Scorpions44(6)
2014–BÍ/Bolungarvík8(3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 24, 2015.
† Appearances (Goals).

Orlando Esteban Bayona (born November 25, 1983) is a Colombian footballer who currently plays for BÍ/Bolungarvík in the Icelandic first division. Before that he played for the San Antonio Scorpions in the North American Soccer League.

Career

College and Amateur

Bayona played his college soccer at the University of the Incarnate Word between 2006 and 2008, where he is ranked 38th all-time in the soccer program history with 38 points (16 goals, 6 assists). He was named UIW offensive player of the year in 2006.[1]

After finishing college, Bayona signed with USL Premier Development League club Laredo Heat, who he played for from 2009 to 2011.[2][3][4] As a member of the Laredo Heat Bayona was named to the All-Southern Conference Team. At the conclusion of the 2010 season, Bayona was named Laredo Heat Offensive Player of the Year. In 2011, he was on the PDL's top 3 goal scorers.[5]

Professional

In March, 2012 Bayona signed his first professional contract with North American Soccer League club San Antonio Scorpions.[6]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.cardinalathletics.com/news/2012/4/13/MSOC_0413122707.aspx
  2. ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2009/roster/934454.html
  3. ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2010/roster/934454.html
  4. ↑ http://www.uslsoccer.com/teams/2011/roster/934454.html
  5. ↑ http://sanantonioscorpions.com/player-profiles/item/267-esteban-bayona
  6. ↑ http://main.laredoheatsc.com/press/3475.html

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