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Rocco Vata

b. 2005

Irish-Scottish footballer

Association football player
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About Rocco Vata

Born 2005. Rocco Vata is a British, Irish and Albanian association football player.

Watford On 5 July 2024, Vata signed for EFL Championship club Watford on a four-year contract.

International career Vata is eligible to represent Albania through his father (who played for the Albania national team), the Republic of Ireland through his grandmother on his mother's side, Scotland through his mother and by virtue of being born there, and Montenegro. He made his U21 debut in the San Marino game, scoring twice in a 3–0 win at Turners Cross. On 22 March 2024, he scored a hat-trick on his second appearance for the side, in a 7–0 win away to San Marino U21.

On 13 March 2025, Vata received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland senior team, for their UEFA Nations League games against Bulgaria.

Personal life Rocco is the son of former footballer Rudi Vata.

Career statistics Club

International

Honours Celtic Scottish Premiership: 2022–23, 2023–24 Scottish Cup: 2023–24

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Important facts

Born
18 April 2005, Glasgow
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
United Kingdom, Ireland, Albania

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Rocco Vata?

Irish-Scottish footballer

When was Rocco Vata born?

Rocco Vata was born on 18 April 2005 in Glasgow.

What is Rocco Vata's occupation?

Rocco Vata is an association football player.

What nationality is Rocco Vata?

Rocco Vata is British, Irish and Albanian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rocco Vata

· Wikidata: Q114831606

· DBpedia: Rocco Vata

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