Ray Vella Explained

Ray Vella
Full Name:	Raymond Vella
Birth Date:	11 January 1959
Birth Place:	Malta
Position:	Midfielder
Years1:	1975–1985
Clubs1:	Marsa
Caps1:	113
Goals1:	14
Years2:	1985–1992
Caps2:	103
Goals2:	7
Years3:	1992–1994
Caps3:	32
Goals3:	4
Years4:	1994–1996
Clubs4:	Birkirkara Luxol
Caps4:	19
Goals4:	0
Totalcaps:	267
Totalgoals:	25
Nationalyears1:	1984–1994
Nationalteam1:	Malta
Nationalcaps1:	67
Nationalgoals1:	1

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

Early life

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

Career

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

Personal life

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

Notes and References

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