Rocky Visconte (born 22 April 1990) is an Australian

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who plays for

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Club career

Croydon Kings

In 2005, he made his first senior appearance for local

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club

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. He went on the make 10 appearances.

Hearts

On 19 September 2006 Visconte was signed by Heart of Midlothian on a three-year contract along with fellow Australian

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, after impressing then Hearts youth coach, Darren Murray, in a trial. On 9 January 2010, he made his first team debut for Hearts against

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, as the starting left fullback in the fourth round of the

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. Visconte's first league debut came away to St Johnstone in Jim Jefferies first game back in charge.

Ayr United

On 3 February 2010, he was loaned out by Hearts to second division club, Ayr United, joining

who was also on loan. The move was initiated to find regular game time.

Brisbane Roar

On 6 May 2010, after turning down a new Hearts contract, Visconte returned home to Australia to sign with

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club Brisbane Roar. Visconte was given the number 14 for Brisbane. He scored 2 goals for the team in three seasons, playing 24 games, starting 7 and playing a total of 808 minutes. On 8 January 2013, Brisbane Roar announced that they had mutually agreed with Visconte to terminate his contract effective immediately.

Western Sydney Wanderers

Following his mutual termination he began negotiations with

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, joining the club on 9 January on a short-term contract. Visconte, along with teammates

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, Joey Gibbs and Dino Kresinger were released by the Wanderers at the conclusion of the

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Honors

With Brisbane Roar: *

Premiership:

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Championship:

, 2011–12 With Western Sydney Wanderers: *

Premiership:

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Personal life

On 9 April 2010, Visconte was robbed at knife-point by a gang of three men near Fountain Park in Edinburgh and was robbed of £300.

Honours

* Sergio Melta Award- South Australian First Division Best and Fairest: 2014

References

External links

Brisbane Roar profile

at Aussie Footballers
FFA - Young Socceroos profile
{{DEFAULTSORT:Visconte, Rocky Living people 1990 births Croydon FC (Australia) players Heart of Midlothian F.C. players Ayr United F.C. players Brisbane Roar FC players Western Sydney Wanderers FC players

Rocky Visconte Rocky Visconte (born 22 April 1990) is an Australian footballer who plays for Cumberland United. Club career Croydon Kings In 2005, he made his first senior appearance for local South Australian Premier League club Croydon Kings. He went on ...

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