Shane Maroodza

Shane Maroodza
Personal information
Full name Shane Takudzwa Maroodza
Date of birth (2004-05-18) 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 20 (0)
International career‡
2024– Zimbabwe 5 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 8 August 2026
‡ National team caps and goals as of 30 May 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] Born in England, he plays for the Zimbabwe national team.

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 after being caught shoplifting at a local supermarket.[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 8 August 2026[16]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Huddersfield Town 2021–22 Championship 000000—0000
2022–23 000000——00
2023–24 000000——00
Total 000000—0000
Ossett United (loan) 2021–22 NPL Division One East 10———1[b]020
Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) 2022–23 National League North 110————110
Barnet 2024–25 National League 00———1[b]010
Kerry 2025 League of Ireland First Division 10————10
Sarajevo 2025–26 Bosnian Premier League 19020——1[c]0220
2026–27 Bosnian Premier League 1000—2[d]0—30
Total 20020—2010250
Career total 33020002030400
  1. ↑ Includes Bosnian Cup
  2. 1 2 Appearance in FA Trophy
  3. ↑ Appearance in Bosnian Supercup
  4. ↑ Appearances in UEFA Conference League

International

As of match played 30 May 2026
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Zimbabwe
202410
202640
Total50

References

  1. 1 2 "Prošao omladinske škole engleskih klubova, danas je potpisao za Sarajevo" (in Bosnian). Oslobođenje. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  2. ↑ https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/ossett-united/appearances/2021-2022/shane-maroodza/932441
  3. ↑ "Zimbabwean Teenager Signs Professional Contract With Huddersfield Town". Pindula. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  4. ↑ https://bpafc.com/new-signing-shane-maroodza-signs-on-a-months-loan-from-huddersfield-town/
  5. ↑ https://bpafc.com/avenue-confirm-loan-extension-and-returnee/
  6. ↑ "Warriors international Shane Maroodza released by European club four days after signing". soccer24.co.zw. 31 July 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  7. ↑ https://www.downhillsecondhalf.co.uk/Mobile/football/ViewPerson.aspx?PersonID=2241
  8. ↑ Cudden, Cathal (25 July 2025). "Shane Maroodza signs for the Kingdom". Kerry FC. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  9. ↑ Reporter, Staff (1 August 2025). "Zimbabwe defender Shane Maroodza released by Kerry FC amid shoplifting allegations". Nehanda Radio. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  10. ↑ "Shane Maroodza iz B tima potpisao ugovor sa FK Sarajevo" (in Bosnian). N1. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  11. ↑ "Shane Maroodza Finds Redemption: Zimbabwean Defender Joins FK Sarajevo After Irish Exit". Zimbabwe Warriors Zone. 7 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  12. ↑ "From Ireland to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Maroodza Revives Career with FK Sarajevo Move". 7 January 2026. Retrieved 7 January 2026.
  13. ↑ "Ko je Shane Maroodza? Debitovao asistencijom na Koševu, stigao iz B tima Sarajeva" (in Bosnian). Klix.ba. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  14. ↑ "Shane Maroodza: The Rising Zimbabwean Footballer with a Story of Talent and Challenge - NetVol". NetVol. 11 September 2025. Retrieved 9 January 2026.
  15. ↑ https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2024/03/26/live-zimbabwe-vs-kenya-four-nation-tourney/
  16. ↑ "Shane Maroodza Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 9 August 2026.
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