Scottish-born forward, Rocco Vata, celebrated his 20th birthday on 18 April 2005. He is known for playing predominantly as a right winger for the Watford team. Standing at 1.75m (5ft 8in) and weighing in at 66kg (10st 5lb), Vata is an undeniable presence on the field, often donned in jersey number 11. In addition to his club commitments, Vata has also had the honour of representing the Republic of Ireland's national team.
His current market value is estimated to be around £1.53m, as reported by Transfermarkt.
Vata's journey into professional football began in earnest in July 2012, when he joined Celtic in the Scottish Premiership as a trainee. His debut season, 2022-2023, at Celtic saw him making four first team appearances in league matches. His involvement in the first team during the 2023-2024 season was less prominent, with only one appearance in a league match. If not the most eventful, his two-year stint at Celtic no doubt offered Vata invaluable playing experience at a high level.
The summer of 2024 marked a significant shift in Vata's career trajectory as he made the cross-border move from Celtic in the Scottish Premiership to Watford in the English Championship. The transfer was completed for a reported fee of around £240k. In stark contrast to his time at Celtic, Vata saw considerable field time at Watford during the 2024-2025 season, making 33 first team appearances and netting three goals in league matches. As we step into the 2025-2026 season, Vata has already made ten first team appearances and scored two goals in league matches for Watford.
Illustrating his talent on an international platform, Vata participated in the Nations League 2024-2025 for the Republic of Ireland, making one appearance as a substitute.
