David Cancola Explained

David Cancola
Birth Date:23 October 1996
Birth Place:Austria
Height:1.83 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Novara
Clubnumber:4
Youthyears1:2002–2004
Youthclubs1:SZ Marswiese
Youthyears2:2004–2005
Youthclubs2:First Vienna
Youthyears3:2005–2007
Youthclubs3:DSV Fortuna 05
Youthyears4:2007–2010
Youthclubs4:First Vienna
Youthyears5:2010–2014
Youthclubs5:Austria Wien
Years1:2014–2019
Caps1:57
Goals1:4
Years2:2017–2018
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Wiener Neustadt (loan)
Caps3:18
Goals3:0
Years4:2018–2020
Caps4:40
Goals4:3
Years5:2020–2021
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2021–2023
Caps6:48
Goals6:3
Years7:2023–2024
Caps7:12
Goals7:1
Years8:2024–
Caps8:0
Goals8:0
Club-Update:10 August 2024

David Cancola (born 23 October 1996) is an Austrian professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Italian club Novara. He has previously played for Austria Wien, Wiener Neustadt, TSV Hartberg, Slovan Liberec, Ross County and Ionikos.

Career

Cancola made his Austrian Football Bundesliga debut for Austria Wien on 20 August 2017 in a game against SV Mattersburg.[1]

On 10 September 2020, Cancola moved abroad for the first time, joining Slovan Liberec on a free transfer.

Cancola signed for Scottish Premiership side Ross County on 23 July 2021.[2] He left the club on 15 June 2023 upon the expiry of his contract after two years at the club.[3]

On 2 August 2024, Cancola signed a one-season contract with Novara in Italy.[4]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
2014-15Austrian Regionalliga14100141
2015-16600060
2016-1723100231
2018-1914200142
Total574000000574
Austria Wien2016–17Austrian Bundesliga000000
2017–1810001020
Total1000001020
Wiener Neustadt (loan)2017–182. Liga1801020210
2018–19Austrian Bundesliga11200112
2019–2029110301
Total403100000413
Slovan Liberec2020–21Czech First League40301080
Ross County2021–22Scottish Premiership1810000181
2022–23302104020372
Total483104020553
Career total1681060406018410

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Soccerway. Game Report by Soccerway. 20 August 2017.
  2. News: David Cancola: Ross County sign Austrian midfielder from Slovan Liberec. BBC Sport. 23 July 2021 . 23 July 2021.
  3. Web site: RCFC - Departing Players . rosscountyfootballclub.co.uk . Ross County FC . 15 June 2023 . 15 June 2023.
  4. Web site: Novara. David Cancola è un centrocampista azzurro. David Cancola is a blue midfielder. 2 August 2024. 14 August 2024. it.