Vince Lia (born March 18, 1985, in Shepparton, Victoria) is a football (soccer) player who plays for Wellington Phoenix FC in the A-League.
He has captained both the Australian U-17's and U-20's at the 2003 and 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship respectively and spent the early stages of his professional career in the NSL at South Melbourne FC. He then moved on to Melbourne Victory where he spent two years as a fringe player, albeit winning a cha...
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Vince Lia (born March 18, 1985, in Shepparton, Victoria) is a football (soccer) player who plays for Wellington Phoenix FC in the A-League.
He has captained both the Australian U-17's and U-20's at the 2003 and 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship respectively and spent the early stages of his professional career in the NSL at South Melbourne FC. He then moved on to Melbourne Victory where he spent two years as a fringe player, albeit winning a championship.
Lia missed the entire 2008-09 A-League Season due to a knee injury suffered in pre-season, requiring a full reconstruction. In 2009-10 A-League Season, Vince Lia has signed a contract with the A-League team Wellington Phoenix. On 20 October 2009, Vince Lia has extended his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of 2011-2012.
Lia's hometown club is North Eastern Soccer League side Tatura SC where his father, Mimo Lia is president.
Lia's cousin Reno Lia won the 1975 Weinstein Medal at South Melbourne FC
Lia's Brother-in...
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