Matías Cóccaro

Matías Fernando Cóccaro Ferreira (born 15 November 1997) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Newell's Old Boys.

Career In 2017, Cóccaro joined the youth academy of Italian Serie A side Cagliari.

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Atlético Tucumán in Argentina after almost signing for Belgian side Royal Excel Mouscron and trialing in Italy.

Before the 2019 season, he signed for Uruguayan second division club Villa Teresa from Rampla Juniors in the Uruguayan top flight.

In January 2024, he was permanently transferred to MLS team CF Montréal. He scored his first MLS goal on 10 March 2024, aiding a 3–2 win against Miami FC. On 19 April 2024, he was injured and expected to miss 8–10 weeks. He returned as a reserve on 14 June.

On 4 January 2025, Cóccaro joined Liga MX club Atlas on a one-year loan. Cóccaro scored his first goal for Atlas on 5 April in a 1–1 draw with Juárez. On 13 September, Cóccaro scored his second goal for Atlas in a league match against Santos Laguna, but he would be sent off later in the match with a red card. Atlas would draw the game 2–2. On 22 December, Cóccaro reached an agreement with CF Montréal to terminate his contract.

On 12 January 2026, Newell's Old Boys announced the signing of Cóccaro through the end of the 2028 season.

Personal life Cóccaro was born in Uruguay and is of Italian descent, and holds dual citizenship.