Rocco Vata, born on the 18th of April 2005, is a forward who mainly lines up as a right winger for Watford. Born under the tartan skies of Scotland, Vata is a figure of modest stature standing 5 feet 8 inches tall (1.75m) and clocking in at a featherweight 10 stone 5 pounds (66kg).
Vata proudly sports the number 11 jersey for Watford. He's not just a mere squad number, but a potential market asset. His current market value is valued round about a modest £300k, as reported by Transfermarkt, the digital oracle of footballing net worths. As of now, Vata's contract with the Hornets has a little over three years left to run, set to expire on the 30th of June, 2028.
Before his days at Watford, Vata cut his teeth in the cauldron of the Scottish Premiership with none other than Celtic. He joined the Hoops in July 2012 as a trainee, a raw talent to be shaped and moulded. His tenure at Celtic Park spanned two seasons, 2022 till 2024, during which he made five first team appearances in league matches, a veritable smattering of footballing exposure that built character and honed his skills.
In July 2024, Vata parted ways with the Glasgow giants and embarked on a new journey south of the border. He swapped the green and white of Celtic for the gold and black of Watford, a move that came at a cost of around £200k.
The current season, 2024-2025, marks Vata's entry into the English Championship. Displaying his trade in a new environment, Vata has taken the field in a Watford jersey 24 times in league matches, thus far, and has found the back of the net three times. His feet have also graced the hallowed turfs of the FA and League Cup during the 2024-2025 season, scoring once in the former and making two substitute appearances in the latter.
