Shane Takudzwa Maroodza (born 18 May 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bosnian Premier League club Sarajevo. 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.https://www.footballwebpages.co.uk/ossett-united/appearances/2021-2022/shane-maroodza/932441 In December 2021, he signed his first professional contract with Huddersfield Town. In the 2022–23 season he had two loan spells with Bradford (Park Avenue).https://bpafc.com/new-signing-shane-maroodza-signs-on-a-months-loan-from-huddersfield-town/https://bpafc.com/avenue-confirm-loan-extension-and-returnee/ He remained with Huddersfield until 2024, though he did not make a senior appearance. In January 2025, he made one appearance for Barnet in the FA Trophy.https://www.downhillsecondhalf.co.uk/Mobile/football/ViewPerson.aspx?PersonID=2241
Kerry In July 2025, Maroodza joined Irish side Kerry, making one league appearance. However, he was released by the club shortly after joining after being caught shoplifting at a local supermarket.
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. He has since featured for Sarajevo in the Bosnian league. He quickly established himself as a starting centre-back under manager Mario Cvitanović.
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.https://www.soccer24.co.zw/2024/03/26/live-zimbabwe-vs-kenya-four-nation-tourney/
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHuddersfield Town2021–22Championship000000—00002022–23000000——002023–24000000——00Total000000—0000Ossett United (loan)2021–22NPL Division One East10———1020Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan)2022–23National League North110————110Barnet 2024–25National League00———1010Kerry2025League of Ireland First Division10————10Sarajevo2025–26Bosnian Premier League19020——102202026–27Bosnian Premier League3000—20—50Total22020—2010270Career total35020002030420
International
+Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsZimbabwe202410202660Total70
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