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Australian footballers continue to flood to Europe to ply their trade and this season several played an important part for top clubs. More than a few names will be remembered for helping their teams reach new heights and break long-standing records.<\/p>\nFrom briefly topping the Premier League goalscoring charts, to helping their side avoid the drop or assisting in their promotion bid, Australian players made a big splash again in Europe.<\/p>\n
Goal.com<\/strong> reflects on the top 10 Australian players in Europe for the 2010-11 campaign.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/p>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n10. Nathan Coe (SonderjyskE)<\/strong>
Appearances: 33
Clean Sheets: 8<\/p>\nAfter years of struggling to be first choice at top clubs, the 27-year-old found his feet at Danish outfit SonderjyskE. Coe was given the club’s number one shirt and didn’t look back, playing a major role in their late-season fight to avoid relegation.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n9. Carl Valeri<\/strong> (Sassuolo)<\/strong>
Appearances: 25
Goals\/Assists: 0\/0<\/p>\nThe 26-year-old defensive midfielder was out of favour under Daniele Arrigoni but following his dismissal in October, Valeri became a regular. Valeri’s influence on the team was soon obvious as they moved away from the drop zone and ultimately survived.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n8. Neil Kilkenny<\/strong> (Leeds United)<\/strong>
Appearances: 39
Goals\/Assists: 2\/5<\/p>\nEngland-born Kilkenny was one of the big reasons behind Leeds’ push for promotion in England’s Championship. The 25-year-old still has troubles defensively, but his creative attacking play offered a lot for the Whites who fell just short of the play-offs.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n7. Adam Federici (Reading)<\/strong>
Appearances: 39
Clean Sheets: 12<\/p>\nFederici showed his shot-stopping quality with another assured campaign for Reading as the team fell just short of promotion in the play-off final. Federici overcame a knee problem to be given the nod for the late season games and mostly proved solid.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n6. Lucas Neill (Galatasaray)<\/strong>
Appearances: 29
Goals: 0<\/p>\nGalatasaray may have had one of their worst seasons in recent memory, but Socceroos skipper Neill wasn’t to blame. The 33-year-old, who finished the season with a groin injury, was one of few shining lights for Cimbom, holding his own in defence on most occasions.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n5. Nikita Rukavytsya (Hertha Berlin)<\/strong>
Appearances: 32
Goals\/Assists: 4\/13<\/p>\nThe Ukraine-born forward’s career was at the crossroads after being released by Twente last summer but his move to Germany proved a masterstroke. Rukavytsya thrived for Hertha, providing the league’s second most assists as they won promotion.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n4. Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar)<\/strong>
Appearances: 36
Goals: 6\/0<\/p>\nBuoyed by a superb 2010 World Cup, the energetic Holman put together an impressive season with AZ. At times the 27-year-old attacker was inconsistent but on the flip side when he got it right he ran the show for Alkmaar, who clinched fourth spot in the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n3. Brett Emerton (Blackburn)<\/strong>
Appearances: 32
Goals\/Assists: 4\/5<\/p>\nEmerton played a major part in helping Blackburn avoid relegation last term in one of his best Premier League seasons. The 32-year-old midfielder was at his best on the wings for Rovers and scored crucial goals in the final two league fixtures.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n2.<\/strong> Mark Schwarzer (Fulham)<\/strong>
Appearances: 32
Clean Sheets: 11<\/p>\nThe veteran goalkeeper continues to get better with age. The 38-year-old had a solid and steady campaign and was one of the main reasons behind Fulham’s eighth-place finish. Interest from Arsenal may have been a distraction but he got on with the job.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n1. Tim Cahill<\/strong> (Everton)<\/strong>
Appearances: 28
Goals\/Assists: 9\/4<\/p>\nCahill was one of the best players in the first-half of the Premier League season, sitting near the top of the goalscoring charts. A foot injury curtailed his run of form after the Asian Cup but he never stopped giving his all for the Toffees.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Australian footballers continue to flood to Europe to ply their trade and this season several played an important part for top clubs. More than a few names will be remembered for helping their teams reach new heights and break long-standing records.<\/p>\n From briefly topping the Premier League goalscoring charts, to helping their side avoid the drop or assisting in their promotion bid, Australian players made a big splash again in Europe.<\/p>\n Goal.com<\/strong> reflects on the top 10 Australian players in Europe for the 2010-11 campaign.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n After years of struggling to be first choice at top clubs, the 27-year-old found his feet at Danish outfit SonderjyskE. Coe was given the club’s number one shirt and didn’t look back, playing a major role in their late-season fight to avoid relegation.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n The 26-year-old defensive midfielder was out of favour under Daniele Arrigoni but following his dismissal in October, Valeri became a regular. Valeri’s influence on the team was soon obvious as they moved away from the drop zone and ultimately survived.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n England-born Kilkenny was one of the big reasons behind Leeds’ push for promotion in England’s Championship. The 25-year-old still has troubles defensively, but his creative attacking play offered a lot for the Whites who fell just short of the play-offs.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Federici showed his shot-stopping quality with another assured campaign for Reading as the team fell just short of promotion in the play-off final. Federici overcame a knee problem to be given the nod for the late season games and mostly proved solid.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Galatasaray may have had one of their worst seasons in recent memory, but Socceroos skipper Neill wasn’t to blame. The 33-year-old, who finished the season with a groin injury, was one of few shining lights for Cimbom, holding his own in defence on most occasions.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n The Ukraine-born forward’s career was at the crossroads after being released by Twente last summer but his move to Germany proved a masterstroke. Rukavytsya thrived for Hertha, providing the league’s second most assists as they won promotion.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Buoyed by a superb 2010 World Cup, the energetic Holman put together an impressive season with AZ. At times the 27-year-old attacker was inconsistent but on the flip side when he got it right he ran the show for Alkmaar, who clinched fourth spot in the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Emerton played a major part in helping Blackburn avoid relegation last term in one of his best Premier League seasons. The 32-year-old midfielder was at his best on the wings for Rovers and scored crucial goals in the final two league fixtures.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n The veteran goalkeeper continues to get better with age. The 38-year-old had a solid and steady campaign and was one of the main reasons behind Fulham’s eighth-place finish. Interest from Arsenal may have been a distraction but he got on with the job.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n <\/p>\n Cahill was one of the best players in the first-half of the Premier League season, sitting near the top of the goalscoring charts. A foot injury curtailed his run of form after the Asian Cup but he never stopped giving his all for the Toffees.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n10. Nathan Coe (SonderjyskE)<\/strong>
Appearances: 33
Clean Sheets: 8<\/p>\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n9. Carl Valeri<\/strong> (Sassuolo)<\/strong>
Appearances: 25
Goals\/Assists: 0\/0<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n8. Neil Kilkenny<\/strong> (Leeds United)<\/strong>
Appearances: 39
Goals\/Assists: 2\/5<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n7. Adam Federici (Reading)<\/strong>
Appearances: 39
Clean Sheets: 12<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n6. Lucas Neill (Galatasaray)<\/strong>
Appearances: 29
Goals: 0<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n5. Nikita Rukavytsya (Hertha Berlin)<\/strong>
Appearances: 32
Goals\/Assists: 4\/13<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n4. Brett Holman (AZ Alkmaar)<\/strong>
Appearances: 36
Goals: 6\/0<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n3. Brett Emerton (Blackburn)<\/strong>
Appearances: 32
Goals\/Assists: 4\/5<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/strong><\/td>\n2.<\/strong> Mark Schwarzer (Fulham)<\/strong>
Appearances: 32
Clean Sheets: 11<\/p>\n\n\n
\n <\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n1. Tim Cahill<\/strong> (Everton)<\/strong>
Appearances: 28
Goals\/Assists: 9\/4<\/p>\n