9. Thomas Broich (Brisbane Roar)

The German midfielder was one of the key components of Brisbane's 2010-11 double-winning side, providing creativity and class in the centre of the park.

In his only season in the A-League so far, Broich topped the assists charts with 12, while he also won a spot in the 2010-11 Team of the Year. The 30-year-old, who had a documentary made about his life, also scored a crucial goal in the second leg of Roar's Major Semi Final when trailing Central Coast 2-0.

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