4: Jason Culina (Gold Coast United, Newcastle Jets)

Culina's move back to Australia in 2009 was a big, big deal. It was hoped he'd create a new trend. As a regular at Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven at 28-years-young he was turning his back on a lot to join A-League newboys Gold Coast United but that's what he and his family wanted.

In his two seasons at Gold Coast, he certainly showed his quality, dazzling the small crowds at Robina with some sublime skills. Culina, who won Gold Coast's 2009-10 Player of the Year award, was a key to the side's attack with his creativity in midfield and he's young enough to still offer plenty to the Jets after re-uniting with his father Branko ahead of this season.

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