Paolo Vernazza

Date of birth01 November 1979
Place of birthIslington
NationalityEnglish
Weight74 kg
Height1.83 m
PositionMidfielder

Vernazza's only goal for Arsenal was the winner in a 2-1 Premiership victory against Coventry City at Highbury in September 2000.

Paulo joined Arsenal as a trainee and had his debut against Birmingham City in the Coca Cola Cup on 14 October 1997.

Looking for more first team opportunities, he signed for Watford where Luther Blissett described him as 'one for the future' although, in reality, he quickly established himself as a vitually ever-present member of the side.

Vernazza joined Rotherham United in July 2004 with a two-year contract.

Club history

Team Joined Left Loan / Trialist
Arsenal 18 Nov 1997 15 Dec 2000
Ipswich Town 02 Oct 1998 03 Nov 1998 L
Portsmouth 14 Jan 2000 03 Mar 2000 L
Watford 15 Dec 2000 30 Jun 2004
Rotherham United 05 Jul 2004 01 Jan 2006
Barnet 18 Nov 2005 31 Dec 2005 L
Barnet 01 Jan 2006 30 Jun 2006
Dagenham and Redbridge 14 Dec 2006 30 Jun 2007
Weymouth 10 Jul 2007 30 Jun 2008
Woking 06 Aug 2008

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1997-98 Arsenal League Cup 1
1997-98 Arsenal Premier League 1
1998-99 Arsenal UEFA Champions League 1
1999-00 Arsenal League Cup 2
1999-00 Arsenal Premier League 1
1
1999-00 Arsenal UEFA Cup
1
2000-01 Arsenal League Cup 1
2000-01 Arsenal Premier League
2
1
2000-01 Arsenal UEFA Champions League
1
2000-01 Watford FA Cup 1
2000-01 Watford League Division 1 20
3
2
6
2001-02 Watford FA Cup 1
2001-02 Watford League Cup 3
1
1
2001-02 Watford League Division 1 21
1
2002-03 Watford FA Cup 5
2002-03 Watford League Division 1 13
10
3
2003-04 Watford FA Cup 1
2003-04 Watford League Division 1 17
12
1
1
2004-05 Rotherham United FA Cup 1
2004-05 Rotherham United League Championship 14
13
2
2004-05 Rotherham United League Cup 1
1
2005-06 Barnet League Two 11
6
4
2005-06 Rotherham United LDV Vans Trophy
1
2007-08 Weymouth FA Cup 2
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1997-98 England UEFA Under-18 2
1997-98 England Under-18 1
1998-99 England UEFA Under-18 2
1
1
1998-99 England World Youth Cup 3
1
2000-01 England UEFA Under-21
1
2000-01 England Under-21
1


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

International matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
12 Feb 1998 England v Israel W 1-0 U18
26 Mar 1998 England v France W 3-0 UEFA Under 18 2nd round group 3
23 Apr 1998 France v England L 1-0 UEFA U18 2nd round group 3
19 Jul 1998 Cyprus v England W 1-2 UEFA Under 18 Final group B
21 Jul 1998 Republic of Ireland v England W 0-1 UEFA U18 Final group B
23 Jul 1998 England v Croatia L 0-3 UEFA U18 Final group B
05 Apr 1999 USA v England L 1-0 World Youth Cup Finals group E
08 Apr 1999 Cameroon v England L 1-0 World Youth Cup Finals group E
11 Apr 1999 Japan v England L 2-0 World Youth Cup Finals group E
06 Oct 2000 England v Germany D 1-1 UEFA Under-21 Group 9
24 May 2001 England v Mexico W 3-0 Under-21


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.