Peter Vincenti

Club career Early career Vincenti was a product of the Jersey Football Association's centre of excellence, and began his football career as a youth player at First Tower United juniors before moving to his local team, St. Peter. He played in three pre-season friendlies for the club, against Tooting & Mitcham United, Kingstonian, and Sutton United,

Stevenage

When his contract at Millwall expired, Vincenti joined Stevenage Borough on a free transfer on 4 January 2008. He made his debut for the club in a 5–0 victory over Droylsden on 19 January 2008. Five days later, on 24 January 2008, he signed a contract extension until 2010, having impressed manager Peter Taylor. Vincenti made 12 appearances for Stevenage towards the latter stages of the club's 2007–08 season, scoring his first goal for the club in a 3–1 win against Crawley Town on 1 March 2008.

After Stevenage began the 2008–09 season by losing three out of their first four matches, conceding 13 goals in the process, Vincenti made his first appearance in the club's fifth game, a 1–1 draw with Crawley Town. Vincenti's return to the first team coincided with an upturn in form, Vincenti also scored a last-minute winner in the second leg of the FA Trophy semi-final against Ebbsfleet United on 21 March 2009. The win secured Stevenage's place in the final at Wembley Stadium, In doing so, he became the first player from the Channel Islands to appear in a competitive match at the new Wembley Stadium. The following day, Stevenage played out a 0–0 draw with Woking in their final pre-season fixture, and despite having joined the latter on loan, Vincenti played for his parent club. Shortly after the match, Westley concluded he could not afford to release Vincenti, and the loan agreement was cancelled. Vincenti played in five of the first six matches of the season, all of which as a substitute, and started the following game against Histon on 31 August 2009, during which he was sent off in the sixth minute for violent conduct. In October 2009, he came on as a substitute to score a 94th-minute winner in the FA Cup against Chelmsford City. Vincenti made 26 appearances in all competitions that season,

He started in Stevenage's first Football League match, a 2–2 draw against Macclesfield Town on 7 August 2010, scoring the club's first-ever goal in the Football League in the sixth minute by heading in Charlie Griffin's cross from close range. His goal was also the first goal of the 2010–11 League Two season. He made his Mansfield debut in the club's 4–1 home defeat to Crawley Town, playing 75 minutes before being substituted. Vincenti made four appearances during the loan spell.

Aldershot Town

Vincenti signed for Aldershot Town on a free transfer on 14 January 2011, joining the League Two club on an 18-month contract. He was Dean Holdsworth's first signing for Aldershot, with Vincenti having previously played under Dean's brother, David, at Mansfield Town. He made his debut for Aldershot on 15 January 2011, playing 78 minutes in the club's 1–1 away draw at Bury. Vincenti scored his first goal for Aldershot a week later in a 3–2 home victory against Crewe Alexandra. He scored two goals within the space of a week in February 2011, scoring a late equaliser in a 1–1 draw with Northampton Town, followed by a consolation strike in a 2–1 home loss to Port Vale. Vincenti scored six goals in 22 appearances for Aldershot during the season,

He remained at Aldershot for the 2011–12 season and scored his first goal of the season on 13 September 2011, heading in Alex Rodman's cross to double Aldershot's lead in a 2–0 away win at Hereford United. A month later, Vincenti scored in a 5–2 win against Dagenham & Redbridge on 22 October 2011. It was his final goal for nearly five months, ending a 21-match goal drought when he scored from just inside the area in a 2–2 draw with Crawley Town on 13 March 2012. Vincenti signed a one-year contract extension with Aldershot on 30 March 2012, keeping him at the club until June 2013. Vincenti made 49 appearances during the season, scoring six goals. It took him 20 matches to register his first goal of the season, scoring with a 30-yard shot just before half-time in Aldershot's 3–2 FA Cup victory away at Fleetwood Town on 1 December 2012. Vincenti made 46 appearances in his final season with the club, as Aldershot were relegated back to the Conference Premier after finishing bottom of League Two. During two and a half years at the Hampshire club, he scored 15 goals in 117 appearances in all competitions. He made his Rochdale debut in the club's opening match of the 2013–14 season, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 win over Hartlepool United at Spotland on 3 August 2013. He scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win against Newport County on 12 October 2013, with "a stunning 30-yard strike". Vincenti also scored the opening goal of the match in a 2–0 victory against Cheltenham Town on 26 April 2014, a result that secured the club's promotion to League One after finishing in second place in League Two. Vincenti was a regular starter throughout the season, making 49 appearances and scoring seven goals in his first season with the club. Following the conclusion of the season, on 30 June 2014, Vincenti signed a contract extension until 2016.

He started the 2014–15 season by scoring four goals in the opening month, including two goals in a 4–0 away victory at Crawley Town on 6 September 2014. Vincenti's first-half goal in a 1–1 draw with Gillingham on 18 October 2014 would serve as the catalyst for one of the player's most prolific goalscoring runs of his career. He scored seven times in the club's next nine matches, Vincenti scored 16 times in 44 appearances during the season, finishing as the club's second-highest goalscorer that season, as Rochdale consolidated their position in League One with an eighth-place finish.

Ahead of the 2015–16 season, on 15 July 2015, Vincenti signed a two-year contract extension, keeping him at the club until 2018. As in the previous season, Vincenti went on a run of scoring seven times within the space of nine matches, spanning from August to October 2015. Following this early-season scoring streak, Vincenti did not score again for four months, He played 43 times during the season, scoring eight goals, as Rochdale finished outside the play-off positions, placing tenth in League One.

A recurring ankle injury limited Vincenti to just four appearances in the opening half of the 2016–17 season. He underwent ankle surgery in October 2016, with the club estimating a recovery period of up to four months. He scored his only goal of the season in the club's 4–1 win over Gillingham on 18 March 2017. Vincenti made 16 appearances during the injury-disrupted season.

Coventry City Despite having a year remaining on his contract, Vincenti left Rochdale by mutual consent and signed a two-year contract with recently relegated League Two club Coventry City on 21 June 2017. Coventry manager Mark Robins cited Vincenti's versatility and experience as key factors in the decision to sign him. playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 win against Notts County at the Ricoh Arena. Vincenti scored his first goal in a 2–0 home victory against Carlisle United on 12 September 2017. He played much of the season with an ankle injury, which Robins stated would require surgery in the summer. Vincenti made 29 appearances during his only season at Coventry, scoring three goals,

Macclesfield Town Vincenti was released from his contract at Coventry ahead of the 2018–19 season to join newly promoted League Two club Macclesfield Town on a two-year deal on 9 August 2018. He made his debut for Macclesfield on 1 September 2018, appearing as a 79th-minute substitute in a 3–0 away loss to Crewe Alexandra. Vincenti scored his first goal for Macclesfield in the club's 4–1 away defeat to Accrington Stanley in the EFL Trophy on 9 October 2018. He scored in a 2–1 victory over Carlisle United on 20 October 2018. Vincenti's 83rd-minute winning goal in the game ended Macclesfield's run of 36 consecutive Football League matches without a win, dating back to their previous spell in League Two in 2012, The goal proved to be Vincenti's last of the season, A day later, he scored on his debut in a 5–2 home victory over Truro City in the FA Cup. He scored five times in 15 appearances during the loan agreement. Vincenti departed Macclesfield upon the expiry of his contract in June 2020.

Return to Jersey Without a club at the start of the 2020–21 season, Vincenti returned to his hometown and began training with St. Peter, the club he first represented at senior level, in September 2020. He signed an initial short-term contract while seeking employment on the island. Vincenti made 17 appearances and scored four goals during the 2022–23 season, as St. Peter secured the Jersey Football Combination title, as well as the Upton Park Trophy. The following season, St. Peter won the Jeremie Cup and Wheway Memorial Trophy with Vincenti scoring once in 17 appearances.

International career In March 2004, Vincenti represented Jersey's under-18 team in their first international fixture, a 1–1 draw against Northern Ireland. He was later selected for the senior team at the 2007 Island Games, finishing as Jersey's top goalscorer in the tournament, and being named Jersey Footballer of the Year the same year. Upon signing him for Coventry City, manager Mark Robins highlighted Vincenti's adaptability as a primary reason for the acquisition.

Coaching career A UEFA B Licence coach, Vincenti was appointed academy director at St. Peter on 24 January 2021, later becoming the club's head of academy. He stepped down from the role in February 2024, due to his responsibilities as vice-chairman of the Professional Footballers' Association. League Two

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2019–20

Rochdale Football League Two second-place promotion: 2013–14

Coventry City EFL League Two play-offs: 2018

St. Peter Jersey Football Combination: 2022–23 Upton Park Trophy: 2023 Jeremie Cup: 2024 Wheway Memorial Trophy: 2024

Individual Football League One Player of the Month: October 2015