Shaun Bajada
Encyclopedia
Shaun Pierre Bajada is a professional footballer
currently playing for Maltese Premier League
side Birkirkara
, where he most frequently plays as a midfielder.
, but was a product of Floriana.
Shaun made his debut with Floriana in the Maltese Premier League
in the season 2000–01
. During a career spanning four seasons with Floriana, Shaun made 48 appearances and scored three goals.
. Bajada signed a four-and-a-half year contract with the club. Bajada was the first signing from the local market of the month after the club transferred Etienne Barbara
to Birkirkara
. Bajada arrived along with two foreigners, Bulgarian Mitko Trendafilov
and Nigerian Michael Ochei.
During his time with Marsaxlokk
, Shaun made 43 appearances and scored six goals.
joined Marsaxlokk
from Msida Saint-Joseph, as part of the deal Shaun Bajada was loaned to Msida Saint-Joseph until July 2007.
During this time Bajada made 11 appearances and scored one goal.
and Birkirkara
reached an agreement over a swap deal which saw William Camenzuli
join Marsaxlokk
and Bajada would join Birkirkara
.
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|2000–01
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|2001–02
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|2002–03
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|2003–04
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|2004–05
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|2004–05
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|2005–06
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|2006–07
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|2006–07
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|2007–08
||rowspan="3"|Birkirkara
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|2008–09
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Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing for Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
side Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
, where he most frequently plays as a midfielder.
Floriana
As a boy he had won many honours with his native village club Sannat LionsSannat Lions F.C.
Sannat Lions F.C. is a football club from the village of Sannat in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1937 and they play in the ONVOL First Division League....
, but was a product of Floriana.
Shaun made his debut with Floriana in the Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
in the season 2000–01
Maltese Premier League 2000-01
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
. During a career spanning four seasons with Floriana, Shaun made 48 appearances and scored three goals.
Marsaxlokk
On 22 January 2005, Shaun joined MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
. Bajada signed a four-and-a-half year contract with the club. Bajada was the first signing from the local market of the month after the club transferred Etienne Barbara
Etienne Barbara
Etienne Barbara is a Maltese footballer. He currently plays for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League.-Malta:...
to Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
. Bajada arrived along with two foreigners, Bulgarian Mitko Trendafilov
Mitko Trendafilov
Mitko Trendafilov is a retired Bulgarian footballer, who played as a midfielder.-External links:* *...
and Nigerian Michael Ochei.
During his time with Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
, Shaun made 43 appearances and scored six goals.
Msida Saint-Joseph
On 25 January 2007, Peter PullicinoPeter Pullicino
Peter William Pullicino is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Premier League side Marsaxlokk, where he plays as a midfielder, he is also the clubs assistant coach.-Hibernians:...
joined Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
from Msida Saint-Joseph, as part of the deal Shaun Bajada was loaned to Msida Saint-Joseph until July 2007.
During this time Bajada made 11 appearances and scored one goal.
Birkirkara
Following the completion of his loan spell Msida Saint-Joseph, on 5 August 2007, MarsaxlokkMarsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
and Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
reached an agreement over a swap deal which saw William Camenzuli
William Camenzuli
William Camenzuli is a professional footballer currently playing for Maltese Second Division side Gudja, where he plays as a defender.-Floriana:...
join Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
and Bajada would join Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
.
Malta
Shaun has played with the Maltese National Team at Under- 21 level, Under- 19 level, Under- 18 level and Under- 16 level. In January 2008 Bajada was chosen as part of the squad for the Maltese national team and he played his first match on 2 February 2008.Personal life
- Shaun is a supporter of his local team Sannat LionsSannat Lions F.C.Sannat Lions F.C. is a football club from the village of Sannat in Gozo, Malta. The club was founded in 1937 and they play in the ONVOL First Division League....
in the Gozo Football League First DivisionGozo Football League First DivisionThe Gozitan First Division, also known as Melita First Division for sponsorship reasons, is the top level of the Gozitan football league system...
. - Shaun also follows the fortunes of Manchester UnitedManchester United F.C.Manchester United Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, that plays in the Premier League. Founded as Newton Heath LYR Football Club in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 and moved to Old Trafford in 1910.The 1958...
and JuventusJuventus F.C.Juventus Football Club S.p.A. , commonly referred to as Juventus and colloquially as Juve , are a professional Italian association football club based in Turin, Piedmont...
.
Career statistics
Statistics accurate as of match played 1 August 2009.|-
|2000–01
Maltese Premier League 2000-01
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="5"|Floriana||rowspan="12"|Maltese Premier League
Maltese Premier League
The Maltese Premier League, known as BOV Premier League for sponsorship reasons , is the top level league for football in Malta. The league was first competed in 1909...
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|2001–02
Maltese Premier League 2001-02
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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|2002–03
Maltese Premier League 2002-03
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||12||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||12||0
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|2003–04
Maltese Premier League 2003-04
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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|2004–05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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|2004–05
Maltese Premier League 2004-05
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
||rowspan="3"|Marsaxlokk
Marsaxlokk F.C.
Marsaxlokk Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Marsaxlokk, which currently plays in the Maltese Premier League. The club was founded in 1949...
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|2005–06
Maltese Premier League 2005-06
-First stage:-Championship Group:-Relegation Group:-References:*...
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|2006–07
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
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|2006–07
Maltese Premier League 2006-07
The Maltese Premier League 2006-07 was the 92nd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Marsaxlokk won the title while St. George's and Marsa were relegated to the Maltese First Division.-Changes from 2005-06:...
||rowspan="1"|Msida Saint-Joseph (loan)||11||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||11||1
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|2007–08
Maltese Premier League 2007-08
The Maltese Premier League 2007–08 was the 93rd season of the Maltese Premier League, the top level Football league in Malta. Valletta won the title while Mqabba and Pieta Hotspurs were relegated to the first-division.-Changes from 2006-07:...
||rowspan="3"|Birkirkara
Birkirkara F.C.
Birkirkara Football Club is a Maltese football club from the town of Birkirkara, the largest town on the island of Malta. In the 2009–2010 season, they were the Maltese champions. The club currently plays in the Maltese Premier League and have been league winners on three occasions...
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|2008–09
Maltese Premier League 2008-09
The Maltese Premier League 2008–09 was the 94th season of the Maltese Premier League, the top-tier football in Malta. It began on 23 August 2008 with a scoreless draw between and and ended on 24 May 2009. The first goal in the season was scored by Ivan, who plays for Qormi...
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