Mason Cotcher

Mason Cotcher
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-09-04) 4 September 2006 (age 18)
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

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]

He scored the second goal during a 6–0 win against Accrington Stanley in the FA Youth Cup on 6 December 2024.

International career

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

Career statistics

As of 17 December 2024[11]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup League cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Aston Villa 2024–25 Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2[a] 0 2 0
Career total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0
  1. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy


References

  1. ^ "Mason Cotcher". Soccerway. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Smith, Phil (22 October 2023). "Sunderland braced for transfer disappointment as youngster joins Arsenal on trial". Sunderland Echo. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ Carruthers, Mark (9 August 2024). "Sunderland academy star 'agrees' three-year deal with Champions League qualifiers Aston Villa".
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ Copley, James (30 January 2024). "Ex-Sunderland starlet, 17, on trial with Man Utd amid Arsenal, Rangers and Brighton interest". Sunderland Echo.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ "Mason Cotcher joins Villa Academy". Aston Villa Football Club. 2024-08-12. Retrieved 2024-10-22.
  10. ^ "Wednesday's gossip column: Broja, Varane, Ramsdale, Werner, Malen, Sudakov, Provedel". BBC Sport. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  11. ^ "England - M. Cotcher - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 2024-12-18.

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