Mason Cotcher
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 4 September 2006 | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Aston Villa | ||
| Youth career | |||
| -2023 | Sunderland | ||
| 2024– | Aston Villa | ||
| International career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023– | England U17 | 2 | (0) |
Mason Cotcher (born 4 September 2006) is an English footballer who plays for Aston Villa. He is an England youth international.[1] Cotcher is a product of the Sunderland and Aston Villa academies.
Career
[edit]Sunderland
[edit]Cotcher came through the academy at Sunderland from a young age, he featured for their under-18 side, scoring nine goals over the 2022-23 season as they pushed Manchester City U18 close to the league title.[2] He trained with the first-team squad under Tony Mowbray, but did not agree professional terms with the club, although he featured in the Sunderland first-team squad for an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town at the start of 2023.[3][4] Cotcher left Sunderland on a free transfer in July 2023, opting to not sign a professional contract.[5]
Trials
[edit]In October 2023, Cotcher spent time later in the year on trial at Arsenal, featuring for their under-18 side.[6] In January 2024, it was reported he also had a trial at Manchester United.[7] In February 2024, he started a trial with Leeds United.[8]
Aston Villa
[edit]Cotcher signed for Aston Villa on 12 August 2024.[9]
International career
[edit]Cotcher has featured for the England U17 team.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mason Cotcher". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Smith, Phil (20 June 2023). "The talented Sunderland youngsters who could get a major chance to impress Tony Mowbray in pre-season". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Smith, Phil (22 October 2023). "Sunderland braced for transfer disappointment as youngster joins Arsenal on trial". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Nicholson, Joe (9 January 2023). "The Sunderland dressing room view on Chris Rigg after 15-year-old makes impressive FA Cup cameo at Shrewsbury". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Carruthers, Mark (9 August 2024). "Sunderland academy star 'agrees' three-year deal with Champions League qualifiers Aston Villa".
- ^ Pilcher, Ross (24 October 2023). "Mason Cotcher holding Rangers transfer 'interest' but Arsenal and Brighton also keen on Sunderland teen". Daily Record. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ Copley, James (30 January 2024). "Ex-Sunderland starlet, 17, on trial with Man Utd amid Arsenal, Rangers and Brighton interest". Sunderland Echo.
- ^ Donnohoe, Joe (27 February 2024). "Leeds United take 10-goal striker on trial as youngster wanted by Arsenal and Man United scores vs former club". Yorkshire Evening Post. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Mason Cotcher joins Villa Academy". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
- ^ "Wednesday's gossip column: Broja, Varane, Ramsdale, Werner, Malen, Sudakov, Provedel". BBC Sport. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.