Esteban Bayona | |
Fullname: | Orlando Esteban Bayona |
Birth Date: | 25 November 1983 |
Birth Place: | Bogota, Colombia |
Height: | 1.83m (06feet) |
Position: | Forward |
Youthyears1: | 2006–2008 |
Youthclubs1: | Incarnate Word Cardinals |
Years1: | 2009–2011 |
Clubs1: | Laredo Heat |
Caps1: | 39 |
Goals1: | 35 |
Years2: | 2012–2013 |
Clubs2: | San Antonio Scorpions |
Caps2: | 44 |
Goals2: | 15 |
Years3: | 2014 |
Clubs3: | BÍ/Bolungarvík |
Caps3: | 8 |
Goals3: | 6 |
Pcupdate: | February 24, 2015 |
Orlando Esteban Bayona (born November 25, 1983) is a Colombian footballer.
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]
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.