Craig Moore

Moore scored from the penalty spot in the Socceroos’ final Group game at the 2006 World Cup in a 2-2 draw against Croatia.

The tough-tackling defender retired from football in 2010 following a brief spell at Greek side Kavala.

He previously represented Glasgow Rangers, Borussia Mönchengladbach and Newcastle.

In 2012, Moore, now 41, took up a new role at the FFA, mentoring and giving advice to young Australian players.

Three years later, Moore, who earned 52 caps for Australia, was appointed Football Operations Manager at former club Brisbane Roar – a position he still holds today.

Lucas Neill

The former Socceroos captain declared himself bankrupt in May last year, following his retirement in 2014.

Neill represented Blackburn Rovers, West Ham and Everton in the Premier League before playing in Turkey and Japan.

The defender was cut from the Socceroos squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup after making 97 appearances for his country.

Now 39, Neil hasn’t returned to football after finishing his career at English club Doncaster Rovers.

Scott Chipperfield

 

After spending a remarkable 11 years at Swiss side FC Basel, where he won seven league titles, Chipperfield retired from the game in 2014.

The versatile midfielder, who won 68 caps for the Socceroos, still lives in Switzerland and plays for local side FC Mohlin.

Now 41, Chipperfield has set-up his own sports business, Sportsadvisors, to help young players and coaches from Australia develop in Europe.

Chipperfield coaches young players twice a week and has also taken on a player advisor role.

Luke Wilkshire

The 35-year-old defender was released by Dynamo Moscow last month after playing just seven games for the Russian club.

Wilkshere, who earned 80 caps for the Socceroos, could now be a transfer target for A-League clubs, however he hasn’t played Down Under since leaving the Australian Institute of Sport 19 years ago.

After joining Middlesbrough in 2000, Wilkshere went on to play for Bristol City, FC Twente and Feyenoord.

Following appearances at the 2006 and 2010 World Cups, the defender was cut from the Australian national side ahead of the 2014 tournament in Brazil.