Rocco Vata
Rocco Vata is a promising young footballer, recognized for his potential and skill on the field, and is the son of former Celtic and Albania international Rudi Vata. He has represented Ireland at various youth levels and has been fast-tracked into the senior squad due to his impressive performances for Watford, where he qualifies for international play through his Scottish grandmother.
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Recent news mentions
Rocco Vata suffered a recurrence of his hamstring injury, bringing his comeback to a frustrating halt.
Troy Parrott stays cool under growing interest, Caoimhín Kelleher and Nathan Collins on losing end with Brentford – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-01-25
Rocco Vata failed to close down Marcelli, leading to a goal for Slovakia.
Ireland under-21s come from behind to claim draw against Slovakia – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-10-11
Rocco Vata assisted Watford’s opener off the bench.
Evan Ferguson’s form a big plus as Ireland suffer blow of Troy Parrott absence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-01
Less established internationals like Andrew Moran, Rocco Vata, James Abankwah and Mark Travers might, understandably, see the summer break as a missed opportunity.
Heimir Hallgrímsson strikes positive note on Ireland’s World Cup qualification hopes – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-15
Rocco Vata looked like the best player on the park in the first half.
Mark McGuinness shows grit, leadership and class for Luton Town – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-20
Rocco Vata played the final 27 minutes in a draw.
Josh Cullen pulls the strings for promotion-chasing Burnley – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-13
Rocco Vata stars for Watford with his mazy dribbling.
Rocco Vata stars for Watford with his mazy dribbling – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-30
Rocco Vata made his debut during the match.
League B of this silly competition won’t be seeing the last of Ireland just yet – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-21
Rocco Vata is an attacker playing for Watford.
Nations League promotion/relegation playoff – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Rocco Vata could make his debut for Ireland.
Ireland can put England defeat behind them against Bulgaria, Hallgrímsson says – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-20
Rocco Vata was frustrated as Watford were defeated.
Nathan Collins getting back to his best at Brentford – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-16
Rocco Vata has impressed since moving from Celtic to the English Championship this season.
Heimir Hallgrímsson names three uncapped players in Ireland playoff squad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
Rocco Vata is a teenager with enormous potential set to be selected for the national team.
Five things for Heimir Hallgrímsson to consider as he prepares to name Ireland squad – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-13
