Many Australian football fans would know where the Socceroos are playing club football in the world, however in case you didn’t, take a look at this.
Let’s take a run through how Aussie footballers are going abroad.
Tim Cahill
Early this year, terrific Timmy was released from Shanghai Shenua. On 22 February 2016, it was reported that Cahill signed with Chinese Super League club Hangzhou Greentown F.C.
On 6 March 2016, Cahill scored a penalty on his Hangzhou Greentown debut in a 2–1 win against Changchun Yatai. He has made eight appearances and scored two goals for the club.
Mile Jedinak
This one comes at no surprise. I’m sure everyone knows Jedinak is a midfielder for Premier League side Crystal Palace. He has made 164 appearances for the English side and scored ten goals.
Massimo Luongo
In 2015 Massimo signed a deal with Championship side QPR from Swindon Town. He has since made 30 appearances and scored 0 goals.
Matt Ryan
Matt Ryan was picked up by Spanish side Valencia in 2015. Prior to this he played for Club Brugge in the top-flight Belgian football league. He has made eight appearances for Valencia.
Tom Rogic
Tommy Rogic is currently playing for Celtic FC in the Scottish Premier League. He has made 37 appearances and scored seven goals. Recent speculation has gathered that Arsenal have shown interest in the Australian star.
Robbie Kruse
Robbie Kruse who is currently on loan at VfB Stuttgart in the German Bundesliga, plays for Bayer Leverkusen where he has made 26 appearances and scored two goals.
Matthew Leckie
Leckie is currently playing football for FC Ingolstadt 04 in the German Bundesliga. He has made 64 appearances and scored ten goals.
Brad Smith
Young Aussie Brad Smith is currently playing for English side and Europa League finalists Liverpool FC. He has made five appearances for the club. Brad Smith is currently on load at Swindon Town FC and has made seven appearances.
Mark Milligan
Last year Mark Milligan departed A-League club Melbourne Victory and headed to the UAE to play for Beniyas SC. He has made 21 appearances for the side and scored three goals.
James Troisi
The man who scored the goal to win the Socceroos the Asian Cup. James Troisi is currently playing in the Chinese Super League for Liaoning Whowin. He has made three appearances and scored no goals.
Nathan Burns
Ex-Wellington Pheonix player Nathan Burns is currently playing for F.C Tokyo in the J-League. He has made 15 appearances and scored five goals.
Matthew Spiranovic
Former Western Sydney Wanderer defender Matthew Spiranovic is currently playing alongside Aussie team mate Tim Cahill as Hangzhou Greentown. He has made 14 appearances for the Chinese club and scored one goal.
Trent Sainsbury
Trent Sainsbury is a current player at Chinese Super League side Jiangsu Suning. He has made seven appearances and scored no goals.
Mitch Langerak
Goalkeeper Mitch Langerak is a current player for freshly relegated VfB Stuttgart. He formerly played for German giants Borussia Dortmund, winning the 2011 and 2012 Bundesliga. He has made two appearances for VfB Stuttgart.
Jason Davidson
Jason Davidson, who currently plays for Football League Championship side Huddersfield Town has made 27 appearances for the club, and scored one goal.
Tomi Juric
Another former Wanderers player, Tomi Juric, is currently playing in the Netherlands for Roda JC Kerkrade. He has since mad 15 appearances and scored four goals.
Ryan McGowan
In 2016, Ryan McGowan was transferred to Chinese club Henan Jianye from Dundee United. He has since made seven appearances and netted one goal in his time in China.
Chris Ikonimidis
Young talent Chris Ikonimidis is currently on loan from Lazio at Salernitana where he has made 12 appearances and scored one goal.
Terry Antonis
Former Sydney FC Midfielder, Terry Antonis is currently a player for PAOK FC in Greece. He has made four appearances and scored zero goals.
Luke Wilkshire
On 18 November 2015, Wilkshire signed a one-year contract, with the option of an additional year, with Russian club FC Terek Grozny, beginning on 1 January 2016. He has since made six appearances for the club and netted 0 goals.
Rhys Williams
Only just recently in early April, Rhys Williams departed English side Middlesborough and has signed a contract with A-League side Perth Glory.
Aziz Behich
Aziz plays as a left back and left winger for Turkish club Bursaspor in Süper Lig. He has made 53 appearances and scored one goal.
Brad Jones
Aussie Goalkeeper Brad Jones has formerly played for English sides Middlesborough and Liverpool FC however currently plays for NEC in the Eredivisie.
Ben Halloran
Aussie Ben Halloran is a player who is a winger for 1. FC Heidenheim in the German 2. Bundesliga. He has made 22 appearances and scored two goals.
Chris Herd
Chris Herd has just signed a contract with A-League side Perth Glory. He has formerly played at Chesterfield and Aston Villa.
Adam Federici
Another Aussie keeper abroad, Adam Federici currently plays for EPL side AFC Bournemouth. He has made five appearances for the newly promoted side.
Nikita Rukavytsya
Nikita is a Ukrainian-Australian professional football player who plays for Beitar Jerusalem in the Israeli Premier League. He began his career as a striker at Perth Glory but has played primarily as a winger since moving to Europe. He has made 30 appearances for the side and scored 14 goals.
James Holland
The Australian footballer plays as a midfielder for MSV Duisburg. He has made 29 appearances for the club and scored zero goals.
Curtis Good
In 2012, Curtis Good was signed by recently relegated English side Newcastle United. where he has made zero appearances for the club.
Joshua Brillante
Australian footballer Joshua Brilliant currently plays for Serie B club Como on loan from Fiorentina. Brillante holds dual citizenship due to his Italian heritage. He has made two appearances for Fiorentina and 20 appearances for Como.
Bernie Ibini
Another former Sydney FC attacker Bernie Ibini is a current player at Belgian side Club Brugge KV. He is yet to make an appearance for the side.
Aussies abroad are in abundance. In particular, young Aussies are showing promising signs to Ange Postecoglou and the future of the Socceroos.
You’re now up to date with Aussie footballers and where they are in the world.
How do you see the future of our national side?
Smoky
Guest
Thanks for the information, it was really useful to know this stuff (even with a few errors). Some of our o/s players are on upwards trajectories, some have suprised with stagnation. Could you please put in your next player update, what they generally eat for breakfast each day? You would need to to check their breakfast menu daily. Cheers
Sam McCosker
Roar Pro
Not taking it that seriously, mate. I guess we just have a different opinion of 'all due respect' and 'constructive criticism' compared to plain criticism. Although I learnt from what you said, I word things differently. Have a good one mate.
Kaks
Roar Guru
No idea why everyone is taking it so seriously, was merely making a kind suggestion that if you are going to be submitting something, make sure you check the facts properly.
Sam McCosker
Roar Pro
Thanks for your constructive criticism Kaks. I do see where you're coming from. Like I said, in other comments if you read them because I'm just repeating myself now, I write articles in my spare time, what little I have left of it, just to give viewers a quick read. This was a brief indication of where Aussies are. I may have mistaken 1 or 2, but as you can see there are a fair few players I've included, it was bound to happen when my sources were the internet. What other sources do I have? I thank you, however disagree that you should have brought my Journalism degree into it. I really do know what you mean, I don't want to be that journalism. I should take time to get it right, hey you're not wrong! However may be word your comment a little less harsh next time and tread lightly with what sort of seems to me like questioning the degree I study. I know it you're not implying anything, but it was just a unnecessary thing to say. Cheers mate.
Sam McCosker
Roar Pro
Thank you Mister Football, it was a genuine attempt. Like I said, a hobby. I gave readers pretty much what they need to know besides maybe 1 or 2 players re-signed, or went or load or whatever. That's correct, I provided an indication of where Socceroos are. Kaks makes a good point, I should only post correct info, however bringing in the degree I'm studying may be taking one step too far. Thanks mate.
marron
Guest
Worth a bookmark http://www.ozfootball.net/ark/Abroad/index.shtml
Mister Football
Roar Guru
Kaks I think you are being a bit too harsh. He made a genuine attempt, and for the most part, provides a good indication of where some socceroos and budding socceroos are at in their careers. I didn't see the article wanting to anything more than that, and it pretty much succeeds in doing that.
Kaks
Roar Guru
With all due respect Sam, maybe it's best to research your articles a little more before posting them. If you are studying journalism then that's great. If you dont have time to research and write articles then maybe take a step back and write/post less articles per day to ensure that they are high quality and factually correct. I'm sure you dont want to be a journalist who doesnt know what he is talking about and posts incorrect facts, so take your time on them and make sure you get it right.
Sam McCosker
Roar Pro
Thanks for the comment madmonk! As said, mistakes are evident in this piece. My sources were used on various web links and other than that, that's all my knowledge of those particular Australians abroad. Therefore, I don't know. I couldn't spend a lot of time researching. Cheers for picking up the mistakes.
Sam McCosker
Roar Pro
Hi Freycinet1803, thanks for the comment! Some mistakes are clearly evident, and yes, the internet was my source for all this information. May I remind you this is a hobby, ontop of University and a job I come home and write as a passion of mine and don't spend 1-2 hours a day researching overseas Socceroos and there whereabouts. So thank you for pointing out the mistakes, It was appreciated. As for your defenders comments, of course defenders rarely score but I wrote it up anyway as I did for each player. It's not necessary but it's there. Apologises if it's a large problem for you and affects your life in any way shape or form. Cheers for your comments and pointing out what is incorrect. I used various web sources as references to give people a BRIEF idea of Aussies abroad. Don't stress too much about it mate. Cheers.
Freycinet1803
Roar Rookie
Also in regards to Leckie the appearances and goals are a bit misleading, as this is the first season he has played in the Bundesliga. His team Inglostadt were a Bundesliga 2 team before this season. This season in the Bundesliga he played in 32 games and scored 3 goals (not really a great return from a winger .. although he did manage a few assists, and his stamina and speed were highly valued by commentators and critics throughout the season).
Freycinet1803
Roar Rookie
I think someone has simply used Wikipedia and the current squad list. Brad Smith has been at Liverpool all this season, making appearances in FA Cup ties and the EPL. He even got on the score sheet in the FA Cup. He was on loan at Swindon last season (before going off contract with Liverpool and then was given another contract with Liverpool after trialing for Rosenborg I believe). Also I think it is a bit silly in the write up of defenders to say how many goals they got. For example, not a very good review of Sainsbury (who started the season with PEC Zwolle in Netherlands before a January move to the CSL). It would be better to include comments about his performances in the CSL and ACL than how many goals he has scored. Also in regards to Mat Ryan you shouldn't rely solely on Wikipedia (at least not the summary box). He has made only 8 La Liga appearances, but made 7 appearances in the Copa del Ray and 6 appearances across the Champions League and Europa League this season for Valencia.
melvin
Guest
Robbie kruse returned to Leverkusen in January, they cancelled his loan early
madmonk
Guest
Robbie Kruse was recalled by Bayer Leverkusen from Stuttgart a few months ago and has made a number of appearances for Bayer both starting and off the bench. Might want to re-read your Brad Smith paragraph.