Born on 18 April 2005 in Scotland, footballer Rocco Vata is a forward player who primarily takes the role of a right winger for Watford football club. At the age of 20, he stands modestly at 1.75m (5ft 8in) in height, weighing in at 66kg (10st 5lb). On the field, he is seen donning the number 11 jersey, with professional ties also to the Republic of Ireland’s national team.
His prowess on the field is reflected in his market value, which stands around £1.52m, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Vata’s journey to the Premiership in Scotland began in 2012 where he joined Celtic as a trainee. His debut season spanning 2022 to 2023 saw him making a modest four appearances in league matches. His follow-up season in 2023 to 2024 was more sombre with only one appearance.
In July 2024, Vata took his leave from Celtic, transferring his talents from the Premiership in Scotland to the Championship in England, joining Watford for a fee of about £240,000. His tenure at Watford proved fruitful in the 2024 - 2025 season, with 33 first team appearances and bagging three goals in league matches. As of the 2025 - 2026 season, Vata has tenured ten first team appearances, scoring two goals in league matches.
Vata’s skills have also graced the FA Cup 2024 - 2025 for Watford, where he scored one goal in one start. Not only has his talent been seen domestically but also internationally, with a single appearance as a substitute in the 2024 - 2025 Nations League for the Republic of Ireland.
