Orlando Esteban Bayona (born November 25, 1983) is a Colombian footballer.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Orlando Esteban Bayona | ||
| Date of birth | November 25, 1983 | ||
| Place of birth | Bogota, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2006–2008 | Incarnate Word Cardinals | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2011 | Laredo Heat | 39 | (35) |
| 2012–2013 | San Antonio Scorpions | 44 | (15) |
| 2014 | BÍ/Bolungarvík | 8 | (6) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of February 24, 2015 | |||
Career
editCollege and amateur
editBayona 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
editIn March, 2012 Bayona signed his first professional contract with North American Soccer League club San Antonio Scorpions.[6] He later signed with BÍ/Bolungarvík in the Icelandic first division.
References
edit- ^ "University of the Incarnate Word Cardinals Athletics - BAYONA PLAYING FOR NEW, LOCAL PRO TEAM". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ "Esteban Bayona". Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ "Laredo Heat Soccer Club - Baptism by fire". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2012-04-16.