5. Joel Griffiths (Newcastle Jets > Beijing Guoan)

Griffiths left Australia for the Chinese capital on loan in 2008, having taken the A-League by storm during the 2007-08 season, guiding the Jets to the title, while claiming the Johnny Warren medal and Golden Boot awards in the same campaign.

The sometimes-controversial striker certainly made an impact in China, including a seven-week suspension for a inappropriate gesture to away fans, but he also guided Beijing to the 2009 Super League title. Griffiths' title success with Guoan shouldn't be underestimated, as it was the capital club's first ever league crown.

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