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Bernardo Ribeiro, 22, Brazil – Newcastle Jets
Gary van Egmond's obsession with signing young players extended even into his visa positions when he added the versatile attacking midfielder at the start of this week. The Jets don't have the happiest record with imports but Ribeiro looks worth a cheeky shot based on his rise through the Flamengo youth ranks before a European stint that didn't work out. Van Egmond said of Bernardo: "He’s able to beat people in a one-on-one in the middle of the park or in a wide area and he definitely has a point of difference.”

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Marcelo Carrusca, 28, Argentina – Adelaide United
The tricky winger has an impressive YouTube compilation that promises high excitement for the Hindmarsh faithful. More impressive perhaps is his CV, which features regular game time in Argentina's top flight for the past three seasons. The only concerns are a habit of changing clubs as often as he changes calendars and a tendency to be substituted most games. But considering Carrusca's age and pedigree, Adelaide's football department look to have bounced back from the Dexter Rosales affair by attracting a potential superstar to the competition.

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Do Dong-Hyun, 18, Korea – Brisbane Roar
Besart Berisha has taken the orange-haired teenager under his wing at Roar, so at the very least, he'll have the best of advice for making a splash in his debut campaign. Do is somewhat of an unknown factor but A-League coaches don't give away their visa spots lightly, so even though Do has signed a three-year deal, Rado Vidosic will be looking for an impact this season, especially as the technically gifted and direct-dribbling left winger will likely fill Roar's +1 berth in their next Champions League campaign.

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Josip Tadic, 24, Croatia – Melbourne Heart
Another player to bring a refreshingly young vibe to this season's foreign recruiting, tall striker Tadic is set to replace Eli Babalj at the point of Heart's attack. Tadic's career has lost momentum after a great stint at Dinamo Zagreb and consistent selection in Croatia's youth teams. Heart football chief John Didulica said on his signing: “Josip has great pedigree, he's tall, athletic and technically excellent and comes at a great age, with probably his best football ahead of him.”

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Guilherme Finkler, 26, Brazil – Melbourne Victory
An attacking midfielder with a CV that reads like a Portuguese dictionary, Finkler looks on paper to hark back to an earlier, less-hit-more-miss era of A-League Brazilians. But Ange Postecoglou says he has identified the same ambitious mentality in Finkler that proved successful with some of his Brisbane signings so time will whether the one-time Wolverhampton player will be a leading light in the Victory revolution.

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Jonathan Bru, 27, Mauritius – Melbourne Victory
The defensive midfielder was a regular for France at youth levels as he developed at Clairefontaine and the junior ranks of Rennes. His club career never really took off however and Victory fans will be hoping Ange Postecoglou can create the environment to unlock the massive potential the now senior Mauritius international once possessed. “I made it a priority to secure an experienced, defence-minded midfielder and Jonathan looks to be the ideal fit for our squad,” Postecoglou said of Bru's capture.

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It's hard to imagine Totori being the A-League's next big thing, but his type of diminutive, fast striker has been just the kind to give large A-League defenders nightmares. He has been a prolific scorer in New Zealand's league and Ricki Herbert has given him the No.9 shirt. At the very least, Totori should open up some room for Paul Ifill to work his magic in, but with a powerful shot off both feet, he could easily find himself right amongst the goals.

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Kruno Lovrek, 32, Croatia – Sydney FC
As the only over-30 player on this list, the striker more closely fits the mould of what we've become accustomed to from A-League imports. He has runs on the board and will be expected to perform straight away. He has lightning quick players around him and crafty ballplayers behind him so the ingredients are there. Early reports from training are positive and Ian Crook will be hoping that Kruno trumps old boy Bruno when it comes to scoring freely for the Sky Blues.

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Yairo Yau, 22, Panama – Sydney FC
The recently capped Panama international is a low-risk signing coming in on loan, but he still has the potential to be a wildcard for Ian Crook. The coach describes him as “quick, direct, can play as a striker or a wide man on either side and he can cross a ball”. His highlights suggest he has the shades of the Archie Thompsons about him, and if that comparison proves even partly accurate, The A-League could be just the place for Yau to shine.