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 (age 40)
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

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College and amateur

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2009-03-09. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
  3. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2012-09-18. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
  4. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2013-02-05. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
  5. ^ "Esteban Bayona". Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
  6. ^ "Laredo Heat Soccer Club - Baptism by fire". Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
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