Esteban Bayona

Orlando Esteban Bayona (born November 25, 1983) is a Colombian footballer.

Esteban Bayona
Personal information
Full name Orlando Esteban Bayona
Date of birth (1983-11-25) November 25, 1983
Place of birth Bogota, Colombia
Height 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Playing position(s) Forward
Youth career
2006–2008 Incarnate Word Cardinals
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2011 Laredo Heat 39 (28)
2012–2013 San Antonio Scorpions 44 (6)
2014 BÍ/Bolungarvík 8 (3)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 24, 2015

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] He later signed with BÍ/Bolungarvík in the Icelandic first division.

References
  1. http://www.cardinalathletics.com/news/2012/4/13/MSOC_0413122707.aspx
  2. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2012-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2012-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2012-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2012-04-16.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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