Marc Cocozza

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.

Marc Cocozza
Personal information
Full name Marc Cocozza
Date of birth (1981-01-08) 8 January 1981
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1995–1997 Celtic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2001 Celtic 0 (0)
2001–2002 Dundee United 2 (0)
2003 Forfar Athletic 2 (0)
2003–2004 Johnstone Burgh
2004–2005 Maryhill
National team
1997–1998 Scotland U16
1998–1999 Scotland U17
1999–2000 Scotland U19
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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.

References
  1. "Dundee Utd sign defender". BBC Sport website. 9 November 2001.
  2. "Cocozza and Reilly depart Tannadice". Dundee United FC. 24 April 2002. Archived from the original on 10 February 2012.
  3. "New Ayrshire select team manager". Ayrshire Amateur Football Association. 26 August 2014. Retrieved 3 August 2019.


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