Raffaele De Vita

Born in Rome, Italy, De Vita grew up supporting Lazio and idolised Paolo Di Canio, who later coached him when he joined Swindon Town. De Vita began his career at a boys club in Rome, it has previously been reported as being the Roma academy, which was ironic, due to the fact De Vita supported Roma's rivals, Lazio - De Vita himself set these rumours straight in an interview with The Athletic) until he was scouted by Blackburn Rovers, which he said came "out of nowhere". De Vita began his career with Blackburn Rovers but did not make an appearance for the first team. He joined Scottish club Livingston in July 2008. At one point, De Vita considered quitting Livingston, as a result of the club entering administration, but continued to play for the club, after Gary Bollan had come in as manager and he had regained his fitness. He made his debut on 14 February 2009 against St Johnstone, and the following week scored his first goal against Dundee. At the end of the 2010–11 season, during which he helped the club win promotion to the Scottish First Division, De Vita was among seven players to be released by the club despite becoming a fans' favourite. During his career at Livingston, he made 67 league appearances and scored 22 goals.

Swindon Town

In June 2011, he signed for Swindon Town on a two-year contract. He made his debut on 6 August, in a 3–0 win against Crewe Alexandra, ensuring new manager Paolo di Canio's first competitive game in charge of Swindon ended with a…

As of match played 5 October 2020

Livingston

Scottish Football League Third Division: 2009–10 Scottish Football League Second Division: 2010–11 Scottish League One: 2016–17 Swindon Town

Football League Two: 2011–12 Football League Trophy runner-up: 2011–12 Ross County

Scottish League Cup: 2015–16 Individual

SPFL Player of the Month: March 2015