AS CENTRAL Coast youngster Mustafa Amini's move to Dortmund looms likely, au.fourfourtwo.com decided to compile a top 10 of the best exports to come out of the A-League.
7. Nick Carle (Newcastle Jets > Genclerbirligi > Bristol City > Crystal Palace)
Carle, who is with Sydney FC nowadays, left the A-League in 2007 having just claimed the Johnny Warren medal after an outstanding campaign for the Jets. The midfielder jetted off for Turkey as he tried to push his claims for a regular Socceroos run.
During his time at Genclerbirligi, Carle was a regular but never settled, leaving after six months for English Championship club Bristol City. Carle had a successful stint with the Robins and you wonder where his career might be now had they not lost the 2008/09 play-offs final 1-0 to Hull City. Carle did become a regular Socceroo during his time in Europe, but missed the final cut for the 2010 World Cup squad and soon returned home after an average two-year stint at Crystal Palace.
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