Mark Natta

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 23)
Place of birth Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position Central defender
Team information
Current team
 Cesena
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)
2022–2026 Newcastle Jets 89 (3)
2026– Cesena 0 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Australia
WAFF U-23 Championship
Runner-up2024 Saudi Arabia
AFF U-16 Youth Championship
Third place2017 ThailandU-17 Team
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 11 July 2026

Mark Natta (Italian: [ˈnat.ta]; born 28 November 2002) is an Australian professional soccer player who plays as a central defender for Cesena in Serie B. Born in Australia, he is a dual citizen of both Australia and Italy.

Early life

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

Club career

Western Sydney Wanderers

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

Newcastle Jets

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

On 28 May 2026, the club confirmed that Natta would depart the club at the expiration of his contract at the end of the 2025–26 season.

Cesena

In July 2026, Italian side Cesena announced the signing of Natta on a two-year contract.

Honours

Australia U-23

Australia U-17

Individual

References

  1. ↑ https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPvDE_BCcIB/?igsh=ZmduYmxjbzF4MmFk
  2. ↑ https://www.ftbl.com.au/news/going-nuts-over-natta-clubs-queue-to-snare-young-jets-defender-603749
  3. ↑ "Mark Natta Profile - Little League Baseball World Series 2015". Baseball Factory LLWS 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2024.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Whaley, Pamela (20 January 2021). "Teen Wanderer shines in tough A-L debut". Lismore City News. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  6. ↑ "NEWCASTLE JETS SIGN HIGHLY RATED DEFENDER MARK NATTA". Newcastle Jets FC. 4 July 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "Newcastle Jets Confirm A-League Men's Departures". Newcastle Jets. 28 May 2026. Retrieved 28 May 2026.
  8. ↑ Pisani, Sacha (12 July 2026). "Aussie gun unveiled by new Italian club where he will be coached by an A-League icon". football360.com.au. Retrieved 12 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Subway Olyroos' Head Coach, Tony Vidmar has named an extended 26-man squad for the fifth edition of the West Asian Football Federation (WAFF) U-23 Championship – Saudi Arabia 2024". Football Federation Australia. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  10. ↑ "Match Summary – AFF Smart U17 Championship 2017" (PDF). ASEAN Football Federation. 23 July 2016. Retrieved 6 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "PFA reveal star-studded Isuzu A-League Team of the Season". 20 May 2026. Retrieved 20 May 2026.