Rocky Visconte (born 22 April 1990) is an Australian footballer who plays for Cumberland United.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rocco Joseph Visconte | ||
| Date of birth | 22 April 1990 | ||
| Place of birth | Adelaide, Australia | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Left winger | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cumberland United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2005 | Croydon Kings | ||
| 2006–2009 | Heart of Midlothian | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005 | Croydon Kings | 10 | (0) |
| 2009–2010 | Heart of Midlothian | 2 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Ayr United (loan) | 3 | (0) |
| 2010–2013 | Brisbane Roar | 24 | (2) |
| 2013 | Western Sydney Wanderers | 3 | (1) |
| 2013 | Croydon Kings | 2 | (2) |
| 2013 | Suphanburi | 5 | (0) |
| 2014–2018 | Croydon Kings | 119 | (36) |
| 2018–2020 | Adelaide Raiders | 25 | (3) |
| 2020–2021 | Croydon Kings | 4 | (0) |
| 2021– | Cumberland United | 56 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2005 | Australia U-17 | 13 | (2) |
| 2007–2009 | Australia U-20 | 21 | (5) |
| 2011 | Australia U-23 | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 September 2023 | |||
Club career edit
Croydon Kings edit
In 2005, he made his first senior appearance for local South Australian Premier League club Croydon Kings. He went on the make 10 appearances.
Hearts edit
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 edit
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 edit
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 edit
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]
Honors edit
With Brisbane Roar:
With Western Sydney Wanderers:
Personal life edit
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]
Honours edit
- Sergio Melta Award- South Australian First Division Best and Fairest: 2014
References edit
- ^ "Australian pair sign with Hearts". The Age. Melbourne. 20 September 2006. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Sorry Hearts crash out". ESPNsoccernet. 9 January 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ Visconte blossoms at Hearts
- ^ "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. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Rocky Rapt With Ayr Switch". Australian FourFourTwo. 3 February 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Hearts midfielder Visconte joins Ayr United on loan". Tribalfootball.com. Archived from the original on 18 September 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Lack of reserve league is holding young players back, says Hearts kid Rocky Visconte". Daily Record. 11 January 2010. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Rocky Visconte backs Ayr United's Aussie stars". Ayrshire Post. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ Monteverde, Marco (6 May 2010). "Roar sign Visconte to fill left-side role". Adelaide Now. Retrieved 13 May 2010.
- ^ "Western Sydney Wanderers release Dino Kresinger, Tarek Elrich, Joey Gibbs and Rocky Visconte". Parramatta Advertiser. 30 April 2013. Archived from the original on 27 June 2013. Retrieved 30 April 2013.
- ^ "Hearts starlet Rocky Visconte robbed by muggers". Daily Record. 14 April 2010. Retrieved 1 May 2010.
External links edit
- Brisbane Roar profile
- Rocky Visconte at Aussie Footballers
- FFA - Young Socceroos profile