6. Antonis Martis

Born on the picturesque coastal city of Lancarna, Cyprus, you could forgive Martis for being a tad patriotic. But clearly the unique aura of Bankstown, where he was raised and played for the Berries still holds a place in the 18-year-old's heart.

"I love both countries," he recently told FTBL's Con Stamocostas. "I think we should let the future decide how things will play out.” 

While he's already tightly knit with the Cypriot national team, another adopted Aussie star, Awer Mabil, may be able to offer some poignant advice given the Socceroos regular plays alongside Martis for Danish giants FC Midtjylland.

7. Kristian Trajceski

It takes a lot of guts to make it in Europe after being rejected in the A-League, but to reject an A-League offer yourself is a whole different ballpark.

Two years ago the attacking midfielder was awarded the NPL Player Pathways award, but rejected a contract with Sydney FC's youth team to pursue a European adventure.

Now playing in the Portugese lower divisions, the 20-year-old still hasn't hit the A-League heights, however that hasn't stopped Macedonia taking a keen interest. Trajceski made his Macedonian U21 debut in October and has already made three appearances, yet is still eligible for a Joeys' youth camp, should FFA take interest once again.

8. Haris Stamboulidis

Out of every Aussie on this list, it's safe to say Stamboulidis has paved the strangest journey to the heights of Greek football.

After he was dropped by Melbourne City's youth team, Stamboulidis made the unusual career decision to study economics in the U.S, at Ivy League Columbia University.

However, in between cramming maths Stamboulidis played college soccer and now he's the only footballer in history to move from the U.S college system to one of Europe's top 15 leagues. Even more impressive, he's now at Greek giants Aris Thessaloniki.

Topping it off by featuring for Greece's youth sides, given the utter implausibility of Stamboulidis's journey so far, a Socceroos cap is so weird it just might work. 

Credit to Damian Davies for his Aussies Abroad database