4. JESSE CURRAN

Curran takes a unique place on this list because until recently he was playing regularly in the Scottish Premier League, technically putting him level with some of the starting Socceroos.

Electing to choose the mutual-termination route with Dundee's relegation, it's particularly exciting to see where the 22-year-old former Central Coast Mariners prodigy, who took off to the land of heroin and terriers at just 18, ends up next.

Another utility - all the young Aussies based in Europe seem to be these days - Curran's played at fullback, wide midfield and in the number six roles, allowing him to rack up a tidy 29 appearances last season. 

It will likely be shattering for Dens Park fans that Curran’s leaving the club, if the Dark Blues forums are anything to by. One particularly flattering message left about Curran by a club fan gives a little insight into the Aussie’s personality:

“What a great young lad he is,” the post read.

“After yesterday's 100 kids game he came over with my daughter and introduced himself, then asked if we'd like him to take the wee lass round the players to meet them and get some autograph's and pics. He even brought her back afterwards.”