Rota started his career with the second team of
Iraklis Reserves. He continued in
FK Slavoj Trebišov, a
2. Liga (Slovakia) club until he signed a professional contract with
Zemplín Michalovce.
Zemplín Michalovce Rota made his professional
Fortuna Liga debut for Zemplín Michalovce against
DAC Dunajská Streda on 29 July 2018. He played the entirety of 4–1 defeat away at the
MOL Aréna.
Fortuna Sittard Rota's move to
Fortuna Sittard was announced on 31 January 2020. He signed a 3.5-year contract with the Dutch club. On 31 August, the Dutch club announced that the two sides had reached a mutual consensus to terminate the contract.
AEK Athens On 2 September 2021,
AEK Athens announced the acquisition of Rota, for the next three years for an undisclosed fee. On 10 April, he scored an equaliser, which was later voted the best goal of matchday 28, against
Aris. The following week he scored in
Ioannina against the
local team. His goal was again voted the best of the specific matchday. ==International career==