Angelo Costanzo

Costanzo joined Adelaide at the start of the inaugural A-League season in 2005, following spells with Adelaide City and Marconi Stallions.

The defender spent four successful years at Adelaide, racking up 72 league appearances for the Reds. 

Costanzo, now 40, was named in Adelaide’s team of the decade in 2013, after helping the Reds reach the Finals Series on three separate occasions.

In 2009, Costanzo signed for Newcastle Jets, where he played one season before retiring from the professional game. The defender was also capped six times by Australia.

Michael Valkanis

The current Melbourne City head coach spent a remarkable 13 years at Adelaide, first as a player, then a captain, then a coach.

Valkanis, a commanding defender in his playing days, represented Adelaide for six seasons, helping the Reds win the inaugural A-League Premiership and reach the 2008 AFC Champions League final, before retiring in 2009.

A year later, Valkanis joined Adelaide’s coaching staff before taking up the role of assistant manager in 2012. He was then promoted to caretaker manager following the resignation of manager John Kosmina in 2013.

Valkanis guided the Reds to the Finals Series that campaign, however they were eliminated by Brisbane Roar at the first stage.

In 2016, Valkanis said goodbye to Adelaide, leaving the coaching setup after the Reds won a historic Premiership and Championship double.

Later that year, Valkanis was appointed assistant manager at Melbourne City. He then took on the role of head coach following the resignation of John Van't Schip.

Richie Alagich

Alagich waved an emotional farewell to Adelaide in 2008, following the Reds’ goalless draw with Chinese side Changchun Yatai, which secured qualification from their Asian Champions League group.

The defender, who made 121 appearances for the Reds between 2003 and 2008, had already made the decision to retire from the professional game ahead of the crucial clash.

Following spells with West Adelaide and Brisbane Strikers, Alagich signed for the newly-formed Adelaide in 2003 before playing in their first ever game at the Hindmarsh Stadium.

That night, Alagich set up Carl Veart for the only goal of the game, as Adeaide overcame Brisbane Strikers 1-0.

Alagich, now 43, quickly became a popular figure with the Adelaide supporters and in 2013 he was named in the Reds’ team of the decade.

He had one unsuccessful season with the Reds women's team imeediately after he hung up his boots before joining Football Federation SA  where he's now Skills & Acquisition Coach.