Mason Cotcher Explained

Mason Cotcher
Birth Date:4 September 2006
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Aston Villa
Youthyears1:-2023
Youthclubs1:Sunderland
Youthyears3:2024–
Youthclubs3:Aston Villa
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:England U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:00:15 29 November 2023 (UTC)

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

Sunderland

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

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

Cotcher signed for Aston Villa on 12 August 2024.[9]

International career

Cotcher has featured for the England U17 team.[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mason Cotcher. Soccerway. 29 November 2023.
  2. Web site: The talented Sunderland youngsters who could get a major chance to impress Tony Mowbray in pre-season. Phil. Smith. 20 June 2023. Sunderland Echo. 29 November 2023.
  3. Web site: Sunderland Echo. 29 November 2023. Sunderland braced for transfer disappointment as youngster joins Arsenal on trial. Phil. Smith. 22 October 2023.
  4. Web site: The Sunderland dressing room view on Chris Rigg after 15-year-old makes impressive FA Cup cameo at Shrewsbury. Joe. Nicholson. 9 January 2023. Sunderland Echo. 29 November 2023.
  5. Web site: Carruthers . Mark . 9 August 2024 . Sunderland academy star 'agrees' three-year deal with Champions League qualifiers Aston Villa .
  6. Web site: Ross. Pilcher. 29 November 2023. 24 October 2023. Daily Record. Mason Cotcher holding Rangers transfer 'interest' but Arsenal and Brighton also keen on Sunderland teen.
  7. Web site: Sunderland Echo. Ex-Sunderland starlet, 17, on trial with Man Utd amid Arsenal, Rangers and Brighton interest. James. Copley. 30 January 2024.
  8. Web site: Joe. Donnohoe. Leeds United take 10-goal striker on trial as youngster wanted by Arsenal and Man United scores vs former club. Yorkshire Evening Post. 27 February 2024. 3 April 2024.
  9. Web site: 2024-08-12 . Mason Cotcher joins Villa Academy . 2024-10-22 . Aston Villa Football Club.
  10. Web site: BBC Sport. 29 November 2023. 29 November 2023. Wednesday's gossip column: Broja, Varane, Ramsdale, Werner, Malen, Sudakov, Provedel.

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