Marc Cocozza (born 8 January 1981) is a Scottish former

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. After beginning his career as a youth player at

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, he briefly played for both

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and Forfar Athletic.

Career

Cocozza began his career with

but failed to make a senior appearance for the club, leaving in November 2001 to sign for

. 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, 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

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club

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. The following year, Cocozza joined

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, 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.

International career

Cocozza represent his country at several age levels, playing for Scotland at under-16, under-17 and under-19 level.

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* 1981 births Living people Footballers from Glasgow Scottish men's footballers Celtic F.C. players Dundee United F.C. players Forfar Athletic F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Johnstone Burgh F.C. players Maryhill F.C. players Scotland men's youth international footballers Men's association football defenders Scottish Junior Football Association players 21st-century Scottish sportsmen {{Scotland-footy-defender-1980s-stub