About Lolly Vella
Lived 1933 – 2012 (aged 79). Lolly Vella was an Australian association football player.
Emmanuel "Lolly" Vella (7 August 1933 – 29 September 2012) was a professional soccer player. Born in Malta, he played for the Australia national team.
Club career Vella played for Footscray JUST, Sunshine George Cross and Maribyrnong-Polonia in the Victoria State League.
International career Vella played two matches for the Australia national team in 1958 against New Zealand.
Post-football Vella worked for Massey Ferguson until retiring at the age of 57. He died in September 2012.
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Who was Lolly Vella?
Australian soccer player (1933-2012)
When was Lolly Vella born?
Lolly Vella was born on 7 August 1933 in Malta.
When did Lolly Vella die?
Lolly Vella died on 29 September 2012.
What was Lolly Vella's occupation?
Lolly Vella was an association football player.
What nationality was Lolly Vella?
Lolly Vella was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lolly Vella. https://biography.guide/lolly-vella/
MLA: "Lolly Vella." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/lolly-vella/.
Chicago: "Lolly Vella." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/lolly-vella/.
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