Raymond Vella (born 11 January 1959) is a Maltese former footballer who last played as a midfielder for St. Andrews.

Ray Vella
Personal information
Full name Raymond Vella
Date of birth (1959-01-11) 11 January 1959 (age 65)
Place of birth Malta
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1975–1985 Marsa 113 (14)
1985–1992 Ħamrun Spartans 103 (7)
1992–1994 Luxol St. Andrews 32 (4)
1994–1996 Birkirkara Luxol 19 (0)
Total 267 (25)
International career
1984–1994 Malta 67 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

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Vella was born in 1959 in Marsa, Malta.[1]

Career

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Vella is nicknamed "Il-Mundu" and has been described as a "legend in Maltese football".[2]

Personal life

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Vella has been married to Mariella Vella and is the son of Nazzareno Vella and Karmena Vella.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Baldacchino, Carmel (20 November 2002). "Ray Vella 'Il-Mundu' - A legend in his own lifetime". Times of Malta. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  2. ^ Busuttil, Antoine (4 June 2013). "Raymond Vella appointed Xewkija coach". maltafootball.com. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
  3. ^ Farrugia, Simon (6 February 2022). "50 Shades of Greats: 'Commitment and determination are a must' - Ray Vella". The Malta Independent. Retrieved 5 July 2023.
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