Marc Cocozza Explained

Marc Cocozza
Birth Date:8 January 1981
Birth Place:Glasgow, Scotland
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1995–1997
Youthclubs1:Celtic
Years1:1997–2001
Years2:2001–2002
Years3:2003
Years4:2003–2004
Years5:2004–2005
Clubs1:Celtic
Clubs2:Dundee United
Clubs3:Forfar Athletic
Clubs4:Johnstone Burgh
Clubs5:Maryhill
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Nationalyears1:1997–1998
Nationalyears2:1998–1999
Nationalyears3:1999–2000
Nationalteam1:Scotland U16
Nationalteam2:Scotland U17
Nationalteam3:Scotland U19

Marc Cocozza (born 8 January 1981) is a Scottish former footballer. After beginning his career as a youth player at Celtic, he briefly played for both Dundee United and Forfar Athletic.

Career

Cocozza began his career with Celtic but failed to make a senior appearance for the club, leaving in November 2001 to sign for Dundee United.[1] Cocozza made his debut in a televised match against Celtic but made only one further substitute appearance and failed to earn an extension to his short-term deal. After being released in April 2002,[2] Cocozza moved to Forfar Athletic at the start of the 2002–03 season, although had to wait until February 2003 to make his debut. After playing in three matches, Cocozza was released by the end of the season and he left senior football, signing for junior club Johnstone Burgh. The following year, Cocozza joined Maryhill, where he stayed until 2005.

In 2014, Cocozza was appointed manager of the Ayrshire Amateur Football Association's select team, having previously been assistant manager.[3]

International career

Cocozza represent his country at several age levels, playing for Scotland at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level.

Notes and References

  1. News: Dundee Utd sign defender. BBC Sport website. 9 November 2001.
  2. News: Cocozza and Reilly depart Tannadice. Dundee United FC. 24 April 2002. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120210090459/http://www.dundeeunitedfc.co.uk/index.asp?tm=3&nID=1005&cd=2002&cd1=4. 10 February 2012.
  3. News: New Ayrshire select team manager . 3 August 2019 . Ayrshire Amateur Football Association . 26 August 2014.