Joshua James Vela was born on 14 December 1993 and is an English professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for EFL League Two club Carlisle United.
13 Facts About Josh Vela
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Josh Vela sometimes played as a right-back during his early seasons with Bolton, before he transitioned into midfield.
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Josh Vela was born in Salford, Greater Manchester and attended Hope High School.
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Josh Vela was then given number twenty-five shirt at the club.
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On 21 March 2014, Josh Vela joined League One club Notts County on an initial 28-day loan.
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Under new manager Neil Lennon, Josh Vela was playing at right back ahead of the more experienced Kevin McNaughton and fellow youth graduate Oscar Threlkeld.
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Josh Vela made twenty-nine appearances for the club this season, but impressive displays at right-back and in his return to a midfield position, led The Bolton News to call for Vela to be voted the club's player of the year, while Lennon said he should be proud of his displays during the season.
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At the award ceremony, Josh Vela finished second with 19 per cent for Bolton Wanderers' Player of the Season, just behind Tim Ream.
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Josh Vela left because his relationship with manager Phil Parkinson became irreparable as Vela refused to be on the bench and was annoyed that loan players were playing instead of him.
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Josh Vela signed a three-year contract with Scottish Premiership club Hibernian in July 2019.
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On 20 January 2020, Josh Vela came back to England, signing for League One side Shrewsbury Town on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
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On 8 June 2022, Josh Vela was announced to be joining fellow League One club Fleetwood Town on a three-year contract upon the expiration of his Shrewsbury Town contract.
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On 25 January 2024, Josh Vela signed for fellow League One club Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee.