Mark Natta (born 28 November 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for the Newcastle Jets in the A-League.

Mark Natta
Natta with Western Sydney Wanderers in 2020
Personal information
Full name Mark Natta
Date of birth (2002-11-28) 28 November 2002 (age 21)
Place of birth Australia
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Central defender
Team information
Current team
Newcastle Jets FC
Number 33
Youth career
Sutherland Sharks
APIA Leichhardt
2015–2019 Western Sydney Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2022 Western Sydney Wanderers NPL 17 (1)
2021–2022 Western Sydney Wanderers 23 (0)
2022– Newcastle Jets 44 (1)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Australia
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Third place 2017 Thailand U-17 Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 April 2024

Early life edit

Natta played in the 2015 Little League World Series, representing Cronulla Little League from Sydney and the Australia region.[1]

Club career edit

Western Sydney Wanderers edit

Natta joined Western Sydney Wanderers when he was 13.[2] On 19 January 2021, Natta made his debut for Western Sydney Wanderers in a 1-0 win over Central Coast Mariners.[3]

Newcastle Jets edit

On 4 July 2022, it was announced that Natta had signed a two-year-deal with Newcastle Jets.[4] He made his debut for Newcastle Jets in a 2-1 win over Perth Glory.

References edit

  1. ^ "Mark Natta Profile - Little League Baseball World Series 2015". Baseball Factory LLWS 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  2. ^ Thomas, Josh (14 May 2021). "Wanderers rookie Mark Natta catching Graham Arnold's eye after brush with baseball stardome". Sporting News. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  3. ^ Whaley, Pamela (20 January 2021). "Teen Wanderer shines in tough A-L debut". Lismore City News. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  4. ^ "NEWCASTLE JETS SIGN HIGHLY RATED DEFENDER MARK NATTA". Newcastle Jets FC. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.

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