How many caps did Vince Grella win for Australia?

Vince Grella won 46 caps for Australia, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Vince Grella play for?

Canberra Cosmos (1996–1997), Carlton S.C. (1997–1998), Empoli (1998–2004), Ternana Calcio (1999–2001), Parma Calcio 1913 (2004–2007), Torino (2007–2008), Blackburn Rovers (2008–2012), Melbourne City (2012–2013).

Where does Vince Grella rank among Australia's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Vince Grella #11 of Australia's 33 greatest players of all time.

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11 / Australia · 2003–2010

Vince Grella

CDM

Caps · Australia

Goals · Australia

Life

1979

Clubs

Empoli, Parma Calcio 1913, Blackburn Rovers

#11

Editorial rank of 33 for Australia

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Nineteen years old and a few months into Italian football, Grella made his Empoli debut at the Stadio delle Alpi in October 1998 with one job, stay close to Zinedine Zidane, and Juventus were held to 0-0. Career record: 46 caps and 0 goals for Australia; club career at Empoli, Parma Calcio 1913, Blackburn Rovers.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q310965

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Career record

1996–1997	Canberra Cosmos
1997–1998	Carlton S.C.
1998–2004	Empoli
1999–2001	Ternana Calcio
2004–2007	Parma Calcio 1913
2007–2008	Torino
2008–2012	Blackburn Rovers
2012–2013	Melbourne City
Australia	46 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Australia checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Australia checked 4 October 2026

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Around Grella in the almanac

One rank above: Brett Emerton at #10.

One rank below: Craig Moore at #12.

Australia's editorial top five: Harry Kewell · Tim Cahill · Mark Viduka · Mark Schwarzer · Mile Jedinak.

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