Mark Natta (born 28 November 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League.

Mark Natta
Natta with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2020
Personal information
Full name Mark Natta
Date of birth (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Australia
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Central defender
Team information
Current team
Newcastle Jets FC
Number 33
Youth career
Sutherland Sharks
APIA Leichhardt
2015–2019 Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Western Sydney Wanderers NPL 17 (1)
2021–2022 Western Sydney Wanderers 23 (0)
2022– Newcastle Jets 31 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Australia
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Third place 2017 Thailand U-17 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 6 January 2024

Early life edit

Natta played in the 2015 Little League World Series, representing Cronulla Little League from Sydney and the Australia region.[1]

Club career edit

Western Sydney Wanderers edit

Natta joined Western Sydney Wanderers when he was 13.[2] On 19 January 2021, Natta made his debut for Western Sydney Wanderers in a 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners.[3]

Newcastle Jets edit

On 4 July 2022, it was announced that Natta had signed a two-year-deal with Newcastle Jets.[4] He made his debut for Newcastle Jets in a 2-1 win over Perth Glory.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mark Natta Profile - Little League Baseball World Series 2015". Baseball Factory LLWS 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ Thomas, Josh (14 May 2021). "Wanderers rookie Mark Natta catching Graham Arnold's eye after brush with baseball stardome". Sporting News. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  3. ^ Whaley, Pamela (20 January 2021). "Teen Wanderer shines in tough A-L debut". Lismore City News. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  4. ^ "NEWCASTLE JETS SIGN HIGHLY RATED DEFENDER MARK NATTA". Newcastle Jets FC. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.

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