He has previously played for the Melbourne Storm, Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, St. George Illawarra and the London Broncos.

Vea made his first-grade début for the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks away to the Penrith Panthers, in a round 10 loss, a game in which he came on off the interchange bench.

[13] Signed by the Melbourne Storm in July 2009 ahead of the 2010 NRL season,[14] Vea would have to bide his time in NSW Cup.

His performance in a losing effort in round 26 against the Sydney Roosters was praised by coach Craig Bellamy given the injury toll on the night.

Leigh would be relegated from the Super League after losing the Million Pound Game and Vea was released from his contract.