6.    Adrian Mierzejewski

This one may be debatable as the Polish midfielder only played one season in the A-League, but what can’t be debated was the impact he had. The former Poland international led the Sky Blues to the A-League premiership last season and was awarded the 2017-18 Johnny Warren Medal as well as the A-League’s Player of the Year as voted by Fox Sports. He was awarded the Mark Viduka medal for the role he played in Sydney FC’s FFA Cup final win over Adelaide United, and his defining A-League moment came in the Sydney derby when he scored two in Sydney’s 5-0 win over their rivals. Despite only being in the A-League for a short time he definitely left his mark.

7.    Guilherme Finkler

After suffering a rocky start to his Melbourne Victory career, and a season-ending injury midway through the 2012-13 season, the Brazilian began to hit his stride at the end of the 2013-14 season. Finkler scored a dramatic late goal against Sydney FC in that season’s elimination-finals, confirming his status as a fan favourite. Finkler signed on for another two seasons at Victory and played a vital role in their 2015 success, when they were crowned A-League Premiers, Champions and FFA Cup winners. Scoring seven goals and creating 10 assists the attacking midfielder was named in the 2014-2015 PFA Team of the Season. Guilherme would go on to join Wellington Phoenix as their marquee player. 

8.    Marcos Flores

An A-League journeyman, Marcos Flores played for Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory, Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets. Flores' greatest A-League season was 2010-11 when he provided Adelaide United with the skill and technique required to help the Reds secure 3rd position. Scoring nine goals throughout the season, the Argentine claimed the 2010-2011 Johnny Warren Medal. Flores’ reliability and tendency to create a chance out of nothing, saw him become a mainstay in the A-League making 43 appearances.

9.    Milos Dimitrijevic

A mainstay for Sydney FC over four seasons, the Serbian was an integral part of the Sky Blues midfield. Part of the Sydney side that won both the Premiership and A-League championship in 2016-17, Dimitrijevic enjoyed his best A-League season in 2014-15 where he claimed Sydney FC’s Club Player of the Year, Player’s Player of the Year and Member’s Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win all three. The Serbian amassed 76 appearances for the Sky Blues and was a fan favourite among The Cove.

10.      Cassio Oliveira

The Roberto Carlos of the A-League, the Brazilian left-back joined Adelaide United during the 2007-08 season and left a club legend five years later. Despite not enjoying any A-League silverware, the attacking full-back brought excitement and flair to the league. While rarely scoring for the Reds, when he did you knew it was going to make the highlight reel. Cassio was awarded Adelaide United’s Club Champion in both the 2007-08 and 2010-11 seasons and finished his Reds' career with 158 appearances across all competitions.