Rocky Visconte Explained

Rocky Visconte
Fullname:Rocco Joseph Visconte
Birth Date:22 April 1990
Birth Place:Adelaide, Australia
Currentclub:Cumberland United
Position:Left winger
Youthyears1:–2005
Youthclubs1:Croydon Kings
Youthyears2:2006–2009
Youthclubs2:Heart of Midlothian
Years1:2005
Clubs1:Croydon Kings
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2009–2010
Clubs2:Heart of Midlothian
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2010
Clubs3:Ayr United (loan)
Caps3:3
Goals3:0
Years4:2010–2013
Clubs4:Brisbane Roar
Caps4:24
Goals4:2
Clubs5:Western Sydney Wanderers
Caps5:3
Goals5:1
Years5:2013
Clubs6:Croydon Kings
Caps6:2
Goals6:2
Years6:2013
Clubs7:Suphanburi
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Years7:2013
Clubs8:Croydon Kings
Caps8:119
Goals8:36
Years8:2014–2018
Clubs9:Adelaide Raiders
Caps9:25
Goals9:3
Years9:2018–2020
Clubs10:Croydon Kings
Caps10:4
Goals10:0
Years10:2020–2021
Clubs11:Cumberland United
Caps11:56
Goals11:2
Years11:2021–
Nationalyears1:2005
Nationalteam1:Australia U-17
Nationalcaps1:13
Nationalgoals1:2
Nationalyears2:2007–2009
Nationalteam2:Australia U-20
Nationalcaps2:21
Nationalgoals2:5
Nationalyears3:2011
Nationalteam3:Australia U-23
Nationalcaps3:9
Nationalgoals3:0
Club-Update:13 September 2023

Rocky Visconte (born 22 April 1990) is an Australian footballer who plays as a left winger for Cumberland United.

Club career

Croydon Kings

In 2005, Visconte made his first senior appearance for local South Australian Premier League club Croydon Kings. He went on the make 10 appearances.

Hearts

On 19 September 2006 Visconte was signed by Heart of Midlothian on a three-year contract along with fellow Australian Ryan McGowan, after impressing then Hearts youth coach, Darren Murray, in a trial.[1]

On 9 January 2010, he made his first team debut for Hearts against Aberdeen, as the starting left fullback in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup. Visconte then made his first appearance as a substitute in the 3–0 home defeat to Aberdeen. Visconte's first league debut came away to St Johnstone in Jim Jefferies first game back in charge.[2] [3] [4]

Ayr United

On 3 February 2010, he was loaned out by Hearts to second division club, Ayr United, joining Ryan McGowan who was also on loan. The move was initiated to find regular game time.[5] [6] [7] [8]

Brisbane Roar

On 6 May 2010, after turning down a new Hearts contract, Visconte returned home to Australia to sign with A-League club Brisbane Roar.[9] Visconte was given the number 14 for Brisbane. He scored 2 goals for the team in three seasons, playing 24 games, starting 7 and playing a total of 808 minutes. On 8 January 2013, Brisbane Roar announced that they had mutually agreed with Visconte to terminate his contract effective immediately.

Western Sydney Wanderers

Following his mutual termination he began negotiations with Western Sydney Wanderers FC, joining the club on 9 January on a short-term contract. Visconte, along with teammates Tarek Elrich, Joey Gibbs and Dino Kresinger were released by the Wanderers at the conclusion of the 2012–13 A-League season.[10]

Personal life

On 9 April 2010, Visconte was robbed at knife-point by a gang of three men near Fountain Park in Edinburgh and was robbed of £300.[11]

Honors

Club

With Brisbane Roar:

With Western Sydney Wanderers:

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Australian pair sign with Hearts . The Age . 20 September 2006 . 13 May 2010 . Melbourne.
  2. Web site: Sorry Hearts crash out . https://web.archive.org/web/20110622095347/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/report?id=285222&league=SCO.TENNENTS&cc=3436 . dead . 22 June 2011 . ESPNsoccernet . 9 January 2010 . 13 May 2010.
  3. http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/visconte-blossoms-at-hearts/story-e6frexni-1225818573683 Visconte blossoms at Hearts
  4. Web site: I stayed up late watching Hearts' cup final appearances and now I'm playing for them, says kid Rocky Visconte . Daily Record. 31 January 2010 . 13 May 2010.
  5. Web site: Rocky Rapt With Ayr Switch . Australian FourFourTwo . 3 February 2010 . 13 May 2010.
  6. Web site: Hearts midfielder Visconte joins Ayr United on loan . Tribalfootball.com . 13 May 2010 . dead . https://archive.today/20120918031946/http://www.tribalfootball.com/hearts-midfielder-visconte-joins-ayr-united-loan-617301 . 18 September 2012.
  7. Web site: Lack of reserve league is holding young players back, says Hearts kid Rocky Visconte . . 11 January 2010 . 13 May 2010.
  8. Web site: Rocky Visconte backs Ayr United's Aussie stars . Ayrshire Post . 13 May 2010.
  9. Web site: Roar sign Visconte to fill left-side role . Adelaide Now . 6 May 2010 . 13 May 2010 . Monteverde, Marco.
  10. News: Western Sydney Wanderers release Dino Kresinger, Tarek Elrich, Joey Gibbs and Rocky Visconte . Parramatta Advertiser . 30 April 2013 . 30 April 2013 . 27 June 2013 . https://archive.today/20130627101452/http://www.news.com.au/sport/football/western-sydney-wanderers-release-dino-kresinger-tarek-elrich-joey-gibbs-and-rocky-visconte/story-fndkzvnd-1226632458280 . dead .
  11. News: Hearts starlet Rocky Visconte robbed by muggers . . 14 April 2010 . 1 May 2010.